Christmas cactus needs help!
How do I prevent segments of leaves dropping off from my Christmas cactus! Some say it’s too much water and others say not enough. What is correct with watering?
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The key is consistency. Small amounts every week. Keep it moist, but not wet.
This guide might help: https://www.lowes.com/projects/gardening-and-outdoor/caring-for-a-christmas-cactus/project
Thank you, I’ll give this a try!
I have a watering meter...got from Amazon for $19.00 and use that to test my houseplants. I find that my Christmas Cactus does not need watering as much as some of my other plants. Right now I have two beautiful ones and hope they bloom this year.
Before I killed mine with too much water, I watered my Christmas cactus once a week. Don’t do that. 😂
I do it the old fashioned way. Stick my fingers in the dirt, about 2" down. Dry, give it a drink. Damp, check again in a few days.
It only likes water once a week
You Christmas Cactus’ Stems are Falling Off
Cause: The reason why your plant’s stems are falling off is because of root- or stem rot at the base of the plant. This always happens as a result of over-watering.
This will tell you exactly how to care for a plant that has been over-watered.