Not doing so well, had it for 20 plus years. Was doing great then suddenly wasn’t.

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@Momof83ans · Answer

@BentonBegonia do you know what may have changed?

@ehery · Answer

poor baby! is it time for a bigger pot?

@ehery · Answer

i am new to the false christmas cactus myself. but i put some sections in water to prop and their roots are growing! maybe guarantee baby lives on by propping some new plants? hope you solve whatever is bothering baby!

@ehery · Answer

@BentonBegonia maybe have a look at baby's roots. if she is root bound a bigger pot and fresh soil will help

@Momof83ans · Answer

@BentonBegonia agree with @ehery maybe time for a bigger pot. Did you check for pests, or hydrophobic soil. That’s all I can think of.

@ehery · Answer

hydrophobic soil happens when soil is old compacted and instead of water penetraring and hydrating the soil it just runs directly out through the same tracks each time. also resolved by loosening roots and changing soil

@Momof83ans · Answer

@ehery @BentonBegonia this might explain why you have one section that looks good and others not so much.

@SteffyHazPlants · Answer

My mom has a large outdoor one that was looking sad. I thinned it out and somehow, it's perking up again. I wondered if it got so thick, the lower fronds weren't getting enough light or something, but idk for sure. I also got the cuttings, so either way, win-win 🥰

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