Hi, Railey, First, for general information (ours included), the difference between the three cacti is found in the shape of the leaves. The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumgera truncata) has very pointed and claw shaped projections on the edges of the leaf. The Christmas cactus (Schlumgera bridgesti) has leaf projections which are more scalloped or tear drop shaped. The names indicate are a general reference to the bloom times. The best way of propagating that we know of is from cuttings, not from the root.
Dip the cutting in water and then in rooting hormone. Place the cutting into damp builder’s sand or potting medium that drains well. Set it in an area that gets bright light and maintains temperatures of 70 to 80°F. Keep the medium damp but not wet. In about two weeks, gently lift the cutting to look for roots. When you see roots, transplant to cactus medium, water, and place in a bright spot.
Hi, Railey, First, for general information (ours included), the difference between the three cacti is found in the shape of the leaves. The Thanksgiving cactus (Schlumgera truncata) has very pointed and claw shaped projections on the edges of the leaf. The Christmas cactus (Schlumgera bridgesti) has leaf projections which are more scalloped or tear drop shaped. The names indicate are a general reference to the bloom times. The best way of propagating that we know of is from cuttings, not from the root.
Dip the cutting in water and then in rooting hormone. Place the cutting into damp builder’s sand or potting medium that drains well. Set it in an area that gets bright light and maintains temperatures of 70 to 80°F. Keep the medium damp but not wet. In about two weeks, gently lift the cutting to look for roots. When you see roots, transplant to cactus medium, water, and place in a bright spot.