Why is my Easter cactus so sad right now?
It gets good sunlight and I water it in accordance to what this app says and the pot has good drainage. Please help😭
3” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 days ago
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The red edges happen when they are stressed.
I would move her away from the a/c unit and put her in a spot with more stable air temperature.
The a/c can definitely cause that because being near one makes the air dry, with sudden changes in temps and blasts of cold air.
They are a tropical and appreciate a stable temperature.
Your watering sounds about right but it may be too little. Again the those red tip are also a clue that she may be underwatered. If she is dry water her. I would check every few days by sticking your finger in the soil. If it feel cool and moist skip the watering. If it's dry go ahead and water. I water mine more often this time of the year because they are actively growing so they dry out faster.
I really think if you make these two changes she'll perk back up for you 🩷
I would move her away from the a/c unit and put her in a spot with more stable air temperature.
The a/c can definitely cause that because being near one makes the air dry, with sudden changes in temps and blasts of cold air.
They are a tropical and appreciate a stable temperature.
Your watering sounds about right but it may be too little. Again the those red tip are also a clue that she may be underwatered. If she is dry water her. I would check every few days by sticking your finger in the soil. If it feel cool and moist skip the watering. If it's dry go ahead and water. I water mine more often this time of the year because they are actively growing so they dry out faster.
I really think if you make these two changes she'll perk back up for you 🩷
Is the soil wet or dry when you water it? Even though Greg may say to water, always check the soil first. These guys want to go bone dry between waterings. In my experience once they start declining, it’s hard to get them back.