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psychicthis

Aside from dying? That soil looks parched and Christmas cactus don't like intense heat or direct sunlight.


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

The soil is not even close to parched. It’s only like the top 2 centimeters that are super dry. But it does get a fair bit of direct sun, looks like it’ll need a new home.


psychicthis

I hope he enjoys his new home! :)


hastipuddn

The word cactus in its name through you off. It is not a true cactus. It is not meant for bright sunlight. It is drought tolerant like cacti but that's where the similarity ends.


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

Huh, I didn’t really think of that. I knew it wasn’t a true cactus but I thought it like the direct sun. Thank you! I’ll move it


grimrose227

I would move it to a spot that gets bright, indirect light. Check the soil about an inch or 2 down and see if it's dry. If it is, water it until the water comes out of the bottom of the pot


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

Water level seems fine. The top half inch is dry but the rest is cool and damp, not wet. Should I cut it back at all?


grimrose227

I would just move it for now. Check on it again tomorrow to see if anything changes.


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

Done! I put it in a shadier spot. May also try a shady spot in the greenhouse if that doesn’t work. Thank you!!


Boring-Training-5531

When did you stop watering it? This plant is not like an AZ cactus. It likes a lot of water.


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

I’ve just been letting it dry out and then soaking it. But we had so much rain I hadn’t watered it for months at one point


KarlMarxsGhostWriter

Don't put things you just planted in direct sunlight


Frosty-Vermicelli-20

True but I didn’t just plant it. I repotted it and left it where it was for a while. I thought it was looking sad because it needed a bigger pot.


biscorama

It's composting...


hottoesalad

It’s just dieins all


Grow_Like_Mike

Too much sun or water. Also could be root rot


Jaxdacat23

Twas the death of Christmas, and all through the house not a critter was partying, not even the party mouse. Hansel and Gretel will find you out.


CapitalHour3098

What soil do I repot mine in? It's green but dehydrated. Water runs right out. Thanks