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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Rachel Crow

Will a Christmas cactus root in water? A step-by-step guide to success

Christmas cactus.

Did you know that you can root Christmas cactus cuttings in water to create brand new plants? Experts agree that it's the easiest – and in our opinion, most fun – way to do so. By getting Christmas cactus to root in water, you can watch the new roots form, then plant them into soil two to three weeks later.

I'm a big fan of indoor plants, and love growing a Christmas cactus, but hadn't rooted them in water before. Knowing how to propagate Christmas cactus successfully does require some careful prep.

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