Overwatered Christmas Cactus

I overwatered my Christmas cactus. I took it out of the dirt and some of the pieces were real rotted. I cut off the rotted part and I am now going to let them sit out for a few days. Do you think I can save my plant?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/31/2011 @ 7:24 am

It has root rot. It is hard to say how well it will recover. This article will help:
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I would get some starts from the plant, just in case it does not make it. This article will help with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-propagate-and-plant-christmas-cactus.htm ^[2]

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