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Q.Christmas cactus looks like roots growing on leaves

Zone Mississippi | Anonymous added on October 20, 2016 | Answered

On just about each leaf there are brown strings hanging. I will send a picture of it. It is around 7 years old. I hope the pictures if not I will try again.

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Downtoearthdigs
Answered on October 21, 2016

These are Aerial Roots on your Christmas Cactus.
Here is an article that has more information.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/christmas-cactus-aerial-roots.htm

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