· Christmascactus produce beautiful, colorful blooms just in time for the holidays—but leafdrop can signal major underlying issues for these plants. Here, we spoke to experts about how to stop it. · Although Christmascactus requires more moisture than its desert cousins, too much water can cause the plant to rot – a common cause for leavesdropping from Christmascactus. Although not quite so common, underwatering can also cause leaves to drop. · Is your Christmascactusdroppingleaves? Let's talk about why and how to fix it. · Christmascacti may drop their leaves when they're stressed by their environment. Overwatering is the most common cause of leafdrop in these plants. Underwatering, too much sun, extreme temperatures, and being root bound also stress Christmascacti. To prevent this, make sure to water your Christmascactus regularly, especially during the growing season. A good rule of thumb is to water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Temperature fluctuations can also cause a Christmascactus to dropleaves. · A lack of nutrients in the soil can cause the Christmascactus to drop its leaves, especially during or after flowering. Supplementing your plant with a balanced fertilizer, specifically designed for cacti and succulents, can help prevent nutrient deficiencies and promote healthy leaf retention.
