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?
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Easter cactus
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Re: Easter cactus
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
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
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Re: Easter cactus
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.
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Re: Easter cactus
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
all fully recovered so fast
leaves now have a shine and all look healthy
many thanks the advices
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