Propagating Christmas Cactus

The article on propagating a Christmas Cactus says to take a “Y” cut from the leaf. I am confused on how this is done. Also, I don’t understand how to propagate from a whole leaf. An image of how to either of these methods would help tremendously. I have a healthy plant where the leaves have gotten new sections. Every now and then the tip of some of the leaves will get a tiny red spot (like where its flowers bloomed from last winter). Is there anything special I need to do to ensure it will bloom again next fall-winter? Thank you in advance for your help.

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#1 Comment By Downtoearthdigs On 05/20/2016 @ 11:45 am

The links below will help you with forcing your plant to bloom and some propagation images.

http://vitalifeliving.blogspot.com/2013/07/christmas-cactus-cuttings.html ^[1]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/advice-for-christmas-cactus-care.htm ^[2]

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm ^[3]

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[1] http://vitalifeliving.blogspot.com/2013/07/christmas-cactus-cuttings.html: http://vitalifeliving.blogspot.com/2013/07/christmas-cactus-cuttings.html

[2] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/advice-for-christmas-cactus-care.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/advice-for-christmas-cactus-care.htm

[3] https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/how-to-make-a-christmas-cactus-bloom.htm

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