by Lynn
My Christmas Cactus has Cigarette Smoke Odor
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how do I get the odor of cigarette smoke out of my Christmas Cactus? My mom is a smoker and gave me this plant. Thanks.
6 answers
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Itsmemic
on Dec 12, 2017
Oh poor thing !!! That's a tough one..it was probably being absorbed right into the plant itself. I'm clueless...waiting to hear others ideas ! -
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Janet Pizaro
on Dec 12, 2017
Re-pot the plant in cactus soil. -
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Dec 12, 2017
Here is an article that might help - https://learn.allergyandair.com/how-to-remove-smoke-from-indoor-air/ -
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Molly Anmar
on Dec 12, 2017
Wait until it's done blooming; re-pot in some fresh soil in a new, clean container. Give it a shower (either in your bathroom or outside with the mist setting on the hose). Afterwards, use a paper towel and blot the leaves dry so as to avoid spotting.See if you don't find this informative:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/christmas-cactus/repotting-christmas-cactus.htm -
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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto
on Dec 12, 2017
it is most like the soil that is holding the smoke smell, try repotting in new soil and see if that helps. You can mist the leaves to help wash any residue from smoke as well. -
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Lynn
on Dec 12, 2017
Yes, the cigarette smoke was absorbed into the plant itself. Thanks to all.
Itsmemic
on Dec 12, 2017
Janet Pizaro
on Dec 12, 2017
Chas' Crazy Creations
on Dec 12, 2017
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