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- Why are the leaves hanging from the Christmas cactus limp?
- Causes of hanging leaves at the Christmas cactus
- Pour with instinct
- A good location for the Christmas cactus
- Tips
Too much moisture tolerates the Christmas cactus very bad
Why are the leaves hanging from the Christmas cactus limp?
The Christmas cactus comes from the rainforests, where it receives little nutrients, does not get too much sun and is wet but not wet. If his demands on location and care are not met, he lets his leaves hang limp. This will prevent the Christmas cactus from hanging its leaves.
Causes of hanging leaves at the Christmas cactus
If the Christmas cactus leaves its leaves slack or wrinkled, many gardening friends think that the cactus has not been sufficiently watered. The opposite is the case.
Drooping or wrinkled limbs are caused by excessive bale moisture or even waterlogging. Casting is therefore not the solution to prevent slipping.
You should repot a Christmas cactus with hanging leaves. Take it out of the old pot and rinse off the old substrate as completely as possible. Then plant it in fresh, dry cactus soil.
Pour with instinct
The Christmas cactus appreciates a high humidity, but tolerates no waterlogging. To keep its leaves from drooping, make sure the root ball stays dry. Therefore, pour it only sparsely. Usually a small sip of water per week is enough. Under no circumstances should water remain in the saucer or planter.
Make sure the substrate is loose and apply drainage to the bottom of the pot. To increase the humidity, spray it occasionally with lime-free water or even better with rainwater.
A good location for the Christmas cactus
Once the flowers have formed in the fall, make sure that the Christmas cactus no longer receives light in the evening. You should not switch the cactus as possible, because the flowers are directed to the light and simply fall off too frequent turns.
Tips
If the Christmas cactus does not bloom, it is because he was unable to rest after flowering. They should keep it cooler for three months - happy to go outside. You can also stimulate the flower if you put it very dark for six weeks and pour little.