Then, you'll want to ensure you're not overwatering, as this is the most common mistake when rooting Christmas cactus cuttings. While it might seem like more water would help the cuttings ...

Select a container with good drainage and use sandy potting soil or a cactus mix. Plant three to five cuttings together in the pot, spacing them at least an inch apart. Root Cutting in Water.

If you’d like to propagate your Christmas cactus, take longer stem cuttings that are three to five stem segments long.

Pot your Christmas cactus in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Apply fertilizer during the spring and summer months. Prune ...