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Great article on Schlumbergera. I almost always seem to have a problem with mine dying, due to the rooting area losing all of its roots. I have a friend who can break off a little piece, pop it in some soil and before you can blink it is a lovely blooming zygo cactus. Mine have completely rotted and shrivelled, with no roots at all , although they do have some tiny buds. I have tried very hard not to over water it and cannot see any bugs in the soil, but they still always rot at the base and die.