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title: "I rescued this false Christmas Cactus from a relative who passed. I…"
description: "I rescued this false Christmas Cactus from a relative who passed. I think she has experienced some underwatering and neglect because her root ball was very…"
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author: "Hannah"
published: "2025-12-03T17:48:47.953439Z"
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# I rescued this false Christmas Cactus from a relative who passed. I…

_Posted by Hannah on 2025-12-03_

I rescued this false Christmas Cactus from a relative who passed. I think she has experienced some underwatering and neglect because her root ball was very tiny with stringier roots. I cut off a decent amount of growth (not seen in photo) and repotted her into a soil mix with a high pearlite content. She is in indirect light where my thanksgiving cactus is thriving. Anything else you recommend? Do you think she is viable?

## 3 comments

### Melody commented on 2025-12-04

I think you could totally save her!

This option is a little extreme but you could cut off every little “leaf” and wait for it to dry out over (about a day) then plant it in soil. Since the plant isn’t doing great the majority of the cuttings won’t make it but probably 10-15 will and they will become new plants.

The other option is attempt o clear away all of the soil and repot the plant into a well draining cacti mix. I would probably try this one first because the plant doesn’t look too bad.

I hope this helps!!!

### Hannah commented on 2025-12-04

Thank you so much!

### Hannah commented on 2025-12-04

Glad to know with some new soil and love she could be saved!

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