The Easter cactus is a so-called limb cactus. However, the limbs may well be called leaves. If these fall off, you should react quickly, otherwise you will have to do without the beautiful flowers on the windowsill in the future.
Care mistakes are often behind when the Easter cactus loses its leaves
Why is my Easter cactus losing leaves?
A loss of leaves can have different reasons, most of which have to do with the location or care. Your Easter cactus thrives best when it is bright and warm, for example in a bright east or west window.
Direct sunlight during midday doesn't do it particularly well, but neither does draft. The Easter cactus requires little fertilizer in summer and moderate to copious watering during flowering.
If the leaves have turned slightly red before falling, then the plant may have been exposed to too much sun. Perhaps it is in a south-facing window and thus in the blazing midday sun. In this case, shade your Easter cactus at midday or move it to another location. A bright west-facing window, for example, is ideal.
How can I prevent leaf loss?
Give your Easter cactus the location it really needs to feel good and the care that is good for it. Repotting may be the first step you should take. If you don't want your Easter cactus to grow any further, use a pot that isn't too big and lay a drainage layer of potsherds or gravel.
Add well-drained soil to the pot. Cactus soil is particularly suitable, but a mixture of normal potting soil and sand is also suitable. Water the cactus well, but make sure the excess water runs off easily. Waterlogging harms your Easter cactus more than a short drought.
Reasons for leaf loss in Easter cactus:
- too much sun
- too dry air
- wintered too warm or too cold
- draft
- waterlogging
tips
Place your Easter cactus in a bright place without drafts or direct midday sun, water it sparingly to moderately and fertilize it only slightly. So he feels comfortable and will not lose any leaves.