Ya’ll Idid somthing bad Greg says to pour that much wate...
Ya’ll Idid somthing bad Greg says to pour that much water and I may have over watered it will it die I just recently received this plant from my grandmother as inheritance and this plant reminds me of her help! ☹️😭❤️
0ft to light, direct
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
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So for starters, you definitely need to move it into a pot with drainage holes. Drainage is essential for plant health, it helps the soil dry out faster and also allows excess fertilizer and mineral buildup to be flushed out. I'm not sure why Greg is suggesting that amount, but I wouldn't recommend blindly following the app's suggestions. There are just too many variables unique to your plant and its environment the app can't possibly take into account. That's why it's important to always check the soil before watering to ensure it's dry enough. As for the proper amount of water, this is another area where drainage holes are important. The best way to water your plants is to pour very slowly until it starts to come out of the drainage holes at the bottom, then stop. Without drainage holes, there's really no way to tell if you've poured enough water (or too much).
Since you're worried you might have overwatered, you'll need to pull the plant out of the pot and check the roots. Rotten roots will be mushy and easily fall apart when handled. If you find roots like this, remove them with sterilized scissors or pruners. Then spray the remaining roots with 3% hydrogen peroxide, let it sit for one minute, and rinse. Repot in fresh soil, in a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. My Thanksgiving cactuses are in terracotta pots, which is porous and helps the soil dry out faster. Plastic nursery pots work ok too, but terracotta is ideal.
Since you're worried you might have overwatered, you'll need to pull the plant out of the pot and check the roots. Rotten roots will be mushy and easily fall apart when handled. If you find roots like this, remove them with sterilized scissors or pruners. Then spray the remaining roots with 3% hydrogen peroxide, let it sit for one minute, and rinse. Repot in fresh soil, in a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. My Thanksgiving cactuses are in terracotta pots, which is porous and helps the soil dry out faster. Plastic nursery pots work ok too, but terracotta is ideal.
@LeisuredBeebalm an easier way to save your beloved grandmother's plant? 😟 Look, we all make mistakes when we're first starting out with plants, and often those mistakes require extra effort to fix. They're lessons everyone must learn eventually if they wish to care for plants.
When something really matters to you, give it the attention and time it deserves 🥰
When something really matters to you, give it the attention and time it deserves 🥰
@stephonicle why such an emoji yk know what an inheritance is right she passed away do you know what that means (not tying to be mean) (please I would like to know)
@LeisuredBeebalm honestly, I was just a little taken aback by you asking if there was an "easier way" to save the plant. I figured since it was an inheritance and held sentimental value, you would be willing to do whatever it took to save the plant.
@LeisuredBeebalm I get it. Life is a balancing act and we have to decide which things are worthy of our time and which things aren't. Only you can decide what those things are.
I do plant care on a budget, so I've many found ways of getting materials for cheap or free. You can check FB marketplace for free pots and soil. Or if you own a drill or know someone who does, you can just drill holes in the bottom of that pot so it has drainage (but take the plant out first so you don't damage the roots). Or the total cost for a new pot + new soil at Walmart is less than $10. Once you have those two things, you can repot it in less than 20 min. If that's not doable, maybe there is another family member who can look after the plant until you have more time to devote to it.
I do plant care on a budget, so I've many found ways of getting materials for cheap or free. You can check FB marketplace for free pots and soil. Or if you own a drill or know someone who does, you can just drill holes in the bottom of that pot so it has drainage (but take the plant out first so you don't damage the roots). Or the total cost for a new pot + new soil at Walmart is less than $10. Once you have those two things, you can repot it in less than 20 min. If that's not doable, maybe there is another family member who can look after the plant until you have more time to devote to it.
First of all, overwatering is more about the frequency than the amount.If you water every day, every other day, or every three days, when the plant doesn't need it, that's overwatering. However, when it's time to water and you take the gallon jug or whatever you're using, and you water the plant and it drains through the holes, you can water and water and water. And water and that is not overwatering, that is drenching.Soaking the plant.
If my grandmother's plant and I didn't have time to repot it at the moment. I would turn it on its side if I could. And I would get a drill and a spade bit, and I would drill a hole in the bottom of that pot to make sure that any excess water can drain out.
I would also invest in a moisture meter. It will be your best friend. You can poke it all the way to the bottom and find out when that plant is dry or any plant. Do not water unless it says dry. And then soak it and do not water again until it's dry and then soak it. I hope this helps.
If my grandmother's plant and I didn't have time to repot it at the moment. I would turn it on its side if I could. And I would get a drill and a spade bit, and I would drill a hole in the bottom of that pot to make sure that any excess water can drain out.
I would also invest in a moisture meter. It will be your best friend. You can poke it all the way to the bottom and find out when that plant is dry or any plant. Do not water unless it says dry. And then soak it and do not water again until it's dry and then soak it. I hope this helps.
Hi. First, can you tell me if that pot has a hole in the bottom? I see the dish but if there’s not a hole, it needs it. Christmas cactus don’t like to sit in soggy water- it will get root rot. Second- if you have it sitting in full sun like your plant tag says- no good. They like bright indirect light. Try to remember how your grandmother had her plant- where was it, how much light was it getting, etc. For watering, stick your finger 1-2 inches down in the dirt- if your finger comes out dry- it’s time to water. If the “leaves” look wrinkly- it’s time to water. Between 1-2 weeks is when you should look at watering. That plant is beautiful and I highly doubt is has root rot. This is the time of year that most Christmas cacti are in their down time. From March to October they are watered less and do not need lots of light. October is when they start their growing season and usually bloom from November to February. I know you want an easy and fast “fix”, but plants are on their timeline. Everyone her has given you great advice. You can also type in Christmas Cactus care in Google and you will find tons of info and videos on it. I hope this helps.
@SmoothHope66 welcome to Greg!!!