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Does this house plant seem ok?

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Scottishdreams1991 · 11/06/2024 14:22

False xmas cactus normally kept in a window without direct sunlight

Does this house plant seem ok?
Does this house plant seem ok?
Does this house plant seem ok?
Does this house plant seem ok?
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BigDahliaFan · 11/06/2024 14:27

Does it have drainage holes?

HarpieDuJour · 11/06/2024 15:22

The compost looks quite dry from what I can see, is it watered regularly? It could probably do with a feed anyway. And yes, do make sure it has proper drainage.

KennaThomas · 11/06/2024 15:26

I'd put it in a terracotta pot with drainage holes (or just drill some holes in this pot if you don't want to move to terracotta) give it a good water with some feed added at the end and then put it somewhere where there's direct sunlight. Cactus and succulents need bright direct light.

I also use cactus and succulent soil for planting (relatively cheap, available on Amazon if you can't get to get a garden center).

ruby1957 · 11/06/2024 15:27

This is an Easter or Christmas cactus (depending on when it is most popular) - they are mostly indestruCtable - I have some years old that seem to thrive on neglect.

Water very little and feed occasionally.

If potbound - replant in a bigger pot. with new compost
I have killed other houseplants - but I have not been able to do it for these.

Nannyfannybanny · 11/06/2024 15:29

Why false Christmas cactus? I very rarely water mine, only when in flower,then just a small amount. They have never been fed, just re potted about every 3 years proper cactus compost. When they Finnish flowering, they get put away in a greenhouse. I'm in the SE UK though, not Scotland. Yours looks very healthy.

MereDintofPandiculation · 11/06/2024 18:15

That’s looking good and healthy. Keep doing what you’re doing (but make sure it has drainage holes)

The dark red colour is its reaction to the sun. Not a problem.

highlandcoos · 11/06/2024 20:36

I don't think there's anything wrong with your cactus that a bit of water and liquid food won't fix. Mine is enormous and sits on a high stool in front a window so I can rotate it to get an even shape all round, as it has the most amazing show of pink flowers in December. The pinkish bits are the new growth. I water in a bit of liquid Growmore at this time, to help it recover after flowering.

Make sure there is adequate drainage, remove any dried up ends and water at least once a week if the cactus is moved into sunlight.

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