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Homes & Gardens
Teresa Conway

How to propagate a Thanksgiving cactus – 3 expert methods to create new plants that make perfect holiday gifts

Thanksgiving cactus with pink flowers on windowsill.

Learning how to propagate a Thanksgiving cactus means you get more of your favorite succulents for free. These new plants will make wonderful, seasonal gift ideas to give to friends and family for the holidays. Alternatively, propagating is an efficient and great value way to expand your own indoor plant collection.

The three key methods of propagation are by using cuttings placed in soil, cuttings placed in water, and division of your existing plant. If you've cared for your Thanksgiving cactus well and have an already thriving plant, you might want instant results, in which case division would be the best option for you.

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