Advice On Repotting A Christmas Cactus

I am getting ready to repot this Christmas Cactus. At one time it belonged to my grandma who has passed many years ago. I don’t believe it has been repotted since she had it. I noticed it wasn’t as vibrant this last blooming season and have decided to give it a try. I have back up cuttings just incase I am not successful repotting it. I have included pictures and was wondering if you have any advice before I attempt this. Thanks for any help you may be able to lend. I will add photos the last one is 3 yrs ago and how it looked then.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/12/2021 @ 2:15 pm

I would cut it back to make it more even. There are a couple of gangly stems that are longer than the others. When you repot, only go up one size. Christmas cactus actually prefer to be rootbound. Use soil for cactus and succulents. Here is how to repot:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/repotting-christmas-cactus.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-soil.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/woody-christmas-cactus.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-fertilizer.htm ^[4]

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