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Oct 19, 2023 · Temperatures. If your Christmas cactus is kept below 50F for a long time, the plant will begin to turn yellow and die. Christmas cactus prefer consistent temperatures and the ideal temperature is around 70F. If temperatures fall below 50F for extended periods, the plant will show signs of distress.
Nov 22, 2021 · Troubleshooting a Christmas Cactus with Yellow Leaves. If you notice your Christmas cactus leaves turning yellow, consider the following possibilities: Time to repot – If the container is packed tightly with roots, the Christmas cactus may be potbound. Move the Christmas cactus to a pot one size larger.
Aug 7, 2023 · Overwatering. One of the most common causes of yellow leaves on Christmas cacti is overwatering. These plants are succulents and are adapted to thrive in dry conditions. If the soil is constantly moist or wet, the roots can become waterlogged, leading to root rot, which can cause yellow leaves. To prevent overwatering, allow the soil to dry out ...
- Inappropriate Light
- Inadequate Moisture
- Poor Drainage
- Nutrient Deficiency
- Pests and Disease
In their natural habitat, Schlumbergeraplants grow in the dappled sunlight that penetrates a rainforest canopy. At home on a sunny windowsill, it may be exposed to direct, rather than indirect sunlight. This overexposure may cause the green stems to look pale and yellowish. When it’s exposed to intense sunlight, a Christmas cactus may turn purple. ...
This is a tricky one. Foliage may discolor as a result of the plant being either underwatered or overwatered. You may have noticed this in your yard in summertime. During a dry spell, tree foliage sometimes turns yellow and drops, making it look as if fall has arrived early. And conversely, a rainy spell often causes flower and vegetable foliage to...
What goes hand in hand with watering? Proper drainage. When moisture pools at the bottom of the pot, roots can become waterlogged and unable to take up nutrients. This can cause stem segments to wilt and turn pale green to yellow, and the roots may rot, causing further wilting and discoloration from fungal infection. Avoid drainage issues by making...
With high quality potting medium, and periodic feeding with a well-balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer per package instructions, you are unlikely to see discoloration as a result of a nutrient deficiency. However, there are several ways that a plant may become malnourished and exhibit yellowing. One is if it grows in an organically-poor potting m...
Discoloration may also be a result of tissue damage caused by sap-sucking pests like aphids, mealybugs, red spider mites, soft brown scale, thrips, and whiteflies, as well as soil-borne fungus gnats. All are common to Schlumbergera. For further information on each of them, please consult our article on Christmas cactus pests. These bugs are often v...
June-August: The Growing Season. Water thoroughly once the top 2-3 inches of soil are dry, don’t let it get soggy. Feed with a quarter-strength cactus fertilizer every 4-6 weeks. Provide bright, filtered light – move to a slightly shadier area if leaves start yellowing.
More on Christmas Cactus leaves turning purple. But the opposite is true as well. Putting the plant in a spot with too much shade will cause it to fade to a pale yellow, as the chlorophyll can’t function properly. The plant will become sickly and may be prone to diseases or infestation. Treating a lighting issue is easy and, thankfully, a ...
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A lack of critical elements such as nitrogen, iron, or magnesium might change the color of your cactus’s leaves, potentially turning them yellow. This discoloration is caused by a lack of chlorophyll, the green pigment necessary for photosynthesis. As chlorophyll levels decrease, the leaves lose their green color and turn yellow.
