The Lemon Fool

Hi
More help/ advice needed

I have an easter cactus
It has been excellent each year, tho uses a different calendar tou our bank holidays

Has always had deep green leaves
This year it has turned much greyer leaves with definite maroon edges

Have i done something wrong ( not really done anything)
Have i killed it
Can i resurect it

Is all lost?

Ours, which has white flowers, took forever to do its stuff this year. The flowers formed their scrunched-up preparatory petals, but they then took more than a month to open properly. We think it might have taken umbrage at the chilly weather and the lack of seasonal sunlight. I doubt that yours is in terminal trouble.

One thing they do hate is if you move them when they're just getting ready to flower. Another is if you've over-watered them. (They like to be allowed to dry right out between waterings.) Maybe check the compost for bugs?

BJ

Yes the compost is worth checking, it could be tired and depleted of nutrients. I'd suggest either feeding with a good quality houseplant fertiliser or better still repot in fresh compost. You can get specialised cactus fertiliser & compost but in any rate they like good drainage so make sure it's good and gritty, and doesn't sit with its feet in a puddle.

re potted and given a good drink
all fully recovered so fast
leaves now have a shine and all look healthy

many thanks the advices