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  1. www.thegirlwithashovel.com › problems-withCommon Problems with Christmas Cactus and How to Fix Them

    Jan 10, 2021 · Problem #3: Your Plant’s Leaves are Pale or Red. Cause: Christmas cactus leaves begin to turn pale and then get a slight red tint if they are getting too much direct sunlight. The red tint can be pretty (and harmless in the right settings), but make sure that it isn’t getting burnt. Remember, these plants are tropical cacti, not desert cacti.

  2. mrplanter.com › christmas-cactus-problems-fixChristmas Cactus Problems: 7 Common Issues & How to Fix

    • Christmas Cactus Leaves are Pale or Red. Cause. Christmas cactus leaves may turn pale and then get a slight red tint if they are getting too much direct sunlight.
    • Christmas Cactus Leaves are Limp & Droopy. Cause. If you notice that the leaves of your Christmas cactus are limp and droopy, it could be due to several reasons
    • Christmas Cactus Leaves are Shriveled or Wilted. Cause. Wilted or shriveled leaves are a common problem with Christmas cactus. The most common cause of this issue is improper watering.
    • Christmas Cactus Flower Buds Fall off Before Blooming. Cause. One of the most common problems with Christmas cacti is that their flower buds fall off before they fully bloom.

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  4. greengardencottage.com › christmas-cactus-problems10 Common Christmas Cactus Problems (+ Fixes) - Green Garden ...

    • Drooping And Mushy Leaves. The most common reason why holiday cacti develop drooping or mushy leaves is because of excess water caused by over watering and poor soil.
    • Wilted, Shriveled Leaves. Under-watering will starve your plant of both water and nutrient uptake, and shriveled leaves will be the result! Though overwatering is more common, if a plant does not receive enough water it will suffer!
    • Root Rot. If the leaves on your cacti are soft or mushy, you should check in on the roots to ensure they are not rotting. Root rot is an unfortunate condition where the roots on your plant begin to decay.
    • Stem Rot. Basal stem rot can occur when a Christmas cactus is -you guessed it- overwatered. The plant is especially susceptible to stem rot if it is continuously sitting in cool, soggy soil.

  5. gardeningsoul.com › why-your-christmas-cactus-wontWhy Your Christmas Cactus Won’t Bloom: 9 Mistakes to Avoid

    Oct 9, 2024 · 3. Overwatering or Underwatering. Problem: Overwatering is one of the most common mistakes made with Christmas Cacti and can lead to root rot, which prevents blooming. On the other hand, underwatering can cause the plant to become dehydrated, making it difficult to produce flowers.

  6. www.citycacti.com › christmas-cactus-drooping5 Reasons Christmas Cactus is Drooping and What to Do

    • Underwatering. Although the Christmas cactus has succulent leaves that store more water than an average plant, it still requires adequate moisture. Water enables nutrients in the soil to be absorbed and transported around the plant.
    • Overwatering. Overwatering a Christmas cactus is a great threat to the health of the plant. It can lead to various problems, including root rot, yellowing leaves, wilting, and stunted growth.
    • Incorrect Soil. Various plants have specific soil they thrive, and a Christmas cactus is no different. In the wild, they even grow along tree branches.
    • Outgrown pot. A Christmas cactus that is growing in ideal conditions will grow very quickly. The roots will also spread around the pot, and when there is no more space, they will entangle each other or grow out through the drainage holes.

  7. balconygardenweb.com › christmas-cactus-growing9 Mistakes that Stop Christmas Cactus from Blooming

    Oct 4, 2024 · 7. Wrong Soil Mix. 8. Lack of Proper Feeding. 9. Growing in an Overly Large Pot. This winter stunner with cascading foliage and fragrant white-to-red blooms sometimes underperforms without proper care. Let’s examine the mistakes that stop a Christmas Cactus from blooming and fix them so you have lovely flowers by the holidays!

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  9. www.epicgardening.com › christmas-cactus-dying10 Reasons Your Christmas Cactus is Dying and How to Revive It

    Oct 19, 2023 · Plants need sunlight to fuel photosynthesis. Without this energy, they cannot produce the sugars necessary to keep the plant alive. Without sunlight, plants cannot grow correctly (or at all), and will slowly die. Lack of sunlight also prevents one thing all Christmas Cactus owners look forward to – flowers.