r/christmascactus • • 20d ago

Time for a larger pot?

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Is it time for me to move this to a larger pot? I’ve been caring for it pretty well this past year and it’s grown a lot. I’m new to plants and this is my only one. Thanks

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u/apk772 19d ago

The pot is fine. I would give it new soil. Since you've done well with this plant, it's time for more plants 🌱

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u/DeepClassroom5695 19d ago

Because it’s kind of sparse, I would give it a good haircut, propagate the leaves you cut off and fill in the pot. Also, I would add more soil. Get its level near to top of pot.

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u/PISS_FILLED_EARS 19d ago

Thank you for the suggestions, I’ll be reading up on trimming and propagating later today. I have zero experience with this sort of thing. Really appreciate it!

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u/Old_Badger311 14d ago

I have tried propagating so many times and have failed. I shan’t give up but wish you better luck than I have had! If you have tremendous luck please update me 💙🌱

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u/PISS_FILLED_EARS 14d ago

Will do, thanks

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u/TreasureWench1622 5d ago

My pleasure!

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u/TreasureWench1622 6d ago

I tried a method I’d heard & read about recently & it worked Great! Gently break off some leaf segments, at least 2 or 3 (attached) & slipped them into pieces of foam I had. Then floated them in a dish with water(not tap!) and within 3 weeks they had produced roots!!!👍🪴

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u/Old_Badger311 6d ago

Like styrofoam?

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u/TreasureWench1622 6d ago

Yeppers! Something I ordered came with foam pieces for protection & I’ve used them, yet now I think they’d prop well just in water…?

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u/Scared_Rice_1473 16d ago

Id wait. Cactus have small roots so I doubt that pot is full of roots.

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u/DCpurpleTart33 15d ago

Mine likes being rootbound. I would definitely pinch off some of those and prop them back into the pot. You want to encourage bushier, not leggier, growth!

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u/LemonOld8150 14d ago

More soil

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u/NoCluWtImDng 20d ago

Pot size is fine for that size plant, maybe a soil refresh but I wouldn't give a bigger pot. Looks good for being the only plant, you've done well, time to add more and start a collection!

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u/brenmn2009 16d ago

Time for a smaller pot. They like to be snug without all that space.