If you have an Easter cactus, you might like to have more. No wonder, because this cactus is both easy to care for and very decorative. Propagation is not a big problem even for beginners and should be easy to do.
How can I propagate an Easter cactus?
To propagate an Easter cactus, you can either use seeds or cuttings. Sowing requires high humidity and at least 20°C, while cuttings should be around 10cm long and planted in cactus substrate or a 2:1 mixture of potting soil and sand.
Is sowing Easter cactus recommended?
You can certainly grow Easter cacti from seeds. You can find these seeds in stores, but they are difficult to get from your own plants. For cultivation you will also need a container with cactus substrate and a mini greenhouse or transparent film. The seeds germinate on the moist substrate after about three weeks.
There should be high humidity and temperatures of over 20 °C. You can achieve both with a mini greenhouse (€239.00 on Amazon) or by stretching transparent film over the container. Keep the substrate evenly moist and ventilate for a short time every day. If the seedlings are around two to three centimeters tall, they can slowly be acclimated to a normal room climate.
How do I take cuttings from the Easter cactus?
Cut the cuttings from your Easter cactus carefully and only with a clean and sharp knife. This will prevent the transmission of plant diseases and injuries caused by bruising. Your cuttings should be around 10 cm to 15 cm long, with at least two, preferably three, limbs. Make sure that you only take cuttings from he althy shoots. However, you can also use broken cactus limbs.
How do I care for the cuttings?
The cuttings may dry out slightly, but can also be put into substrate immediately. Special cactus substrate is just as suitable as a mixture of two thirds potting soil and one third sand. Keep the substrate well moist, but avoid getting wet to avoid mold and rot. In a bright, warm place, the first new cactus members will appear after about four to six weeks.
The most important things in brief:
- Sowing possible
- high humidity
- Cuttings about 10 cm long
- at least two cactus members
- maybe allow to dry slightly
- in cactus substrate or 2:1 potting soil with sand
- keep it bright and warm
- keep moist but not wet
Tip
If you already have an Easter cactus, we recommend propagating it through cuttings. This is quite simple and promising.
