I need to repot some Christmas Cactus. How's the best way?

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I'm thinking since cacti as a rule grow in the desert, maybe sand or a mixture of sand and soil will do better. Thanks for any help. icon

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Vimarhonor on Jan 13, 2018

They have a specialty potting mixes for cactus and succulents to consider.

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

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- Catherine Smith on Jan 14, 2018
  
  Agree and it makes planting and transplanting a snap.
  
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Janet Pizaro on Jan 13, 2018

Cactus soil in a container with drainage holes

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Sheila Sweet on Jan 18, 2018

Hoffman’s cactus & succulent soil, (Amazonsmile) increase pot size by only an inch in diameter, promotes blooming. Peepls

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