The Christmas cactus comes from the rain forests, where it receives few nutrients, does not get too much sun and is moist but not wet. If its requirements in terms of location and care are not met, it lets its leaves droop. This will prevent the Christmas cactus from drooping.

The Christmas cactus does not tolerate too much moisture very well

Causes of drooping leaves on Christmas cactus

If the Christmas cactus lets its leaves droop or become wrinkled, many gardeners think that the cactus has not been watered enough. The opposite is the case.

Hanging or wrinkled limbs are caused by excessive bale moisture or even waterlogging. Watering is therefore not the solution to prevent slacking.

Consider repotting a Christmas cactus with drooping 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.

Pouring with finesse

The Christmas cactus appreciates high humidity, but does not tolerate waterlogging. To prevent its leaves from drooping, you must ensure that the root ball remains dry. So only water it sparingly. A small sip of water per week is usually sufficient. Under no circumstances should water remain in the saucer or planter.

Make sure the substrate is nice and loose and create drainage in the bottom of the pot. To increase the humidity, occasionally spray it with low-lime water or even better with rainwater.

A good location for the Christmas cactus

  • Bright
  • not too sunny
  • protected from drafts
  • sufficiently high humidity

Once the flowers have formed in the fall, ensure that the Christmas cactus no longer receives any light in the evening. If possible, you should not move the cactus around again, because the flowers depend on the light and simply fall off if you turn them too often.

tips

If the Christmas cactus doesn't flower, it's because it didn't get a rest after the flowering period. You should put it in a cooler place for three months - preferably outside. You can also stimulate flowering by keeping it very dark for six weeks and watering little.

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