Q.In 1927 My Nana Immigrated From Scotland. She Hid A Small Slip Of Her Mothers Christmas Cactus With Her, I Still Have It
It was magnificent over the years, but is pretty puny now. I would hate to cut it way back in case it doesn’t come back. Any special suggestions? Not just the usual “cut it back to the soil, blah blah blah. I have pics of it over the decades. I’d love some extra special advice I thank you
GKH_Susan
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Answered on December 10, 2025
Propagate a new plant with stem cuttings in case this one continues downhill. Old plants tend to get woody, so starting a new plant is the answer here, too. Follow these recommendations on care that should help bring it back to health.
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