Thanksgiving Cactus Root Rot, How To Care For Your Christmas Cactus Martha Stewart

How to root cactus cuttings.

Thanksgiving a new york parade. Probably for some time now because of the long aerial roots. Empty the old pot wash it with soapy water rinse and dry. Make a clean cut.

Tcs have points on their leaf sides and ends ccs are more roundedscalloped. Using one hand to steady the top of the columnar cactus make a clean cut with sharp clean knife. Thanksgiving cactus plant care.

Wider columnar cacti are harder to root. In general home gardeners do pretty well with christmas cactus both the real thing schlumbergera x buckleyi and its close relative thanksgiving cactus s. Although christmas cactus is easy to get along with and requires minimal care it is susceptible to root rotusually this dreaded fungal disease is not caused by inattention but is the result of improper watering.

Select a columnar cactus to cut. When you overwater it can cause root rot. Actually its not a cc its a thanksgiving cactus care is the same though.

Watch for signs of the plant wilting or turning gray which often signifies root rot. Over watering is a common cause of rot but fungal problems in the soil may also be the root of the cause. Presence of soft segments around the plant.

Before we get into how to root this plant lets get specific. After all if you want to be a respectable horticulturist you should know the technical terms. Rotten roots will appear brown or even blackish depending on the level of rot while healthy roots will be light in color.

Check for brown or yellow spots on the plant or blooms. The christmas cactus schlumbergera bridgesii or schlumbergera x buckleyi thanksgiving cactus schlumbergera truncata and easter cactus. Root rot is by far one of the most common causes of cactus death.

When we talk about rooting a cactus what were actually talking about is propagation. One of the most crucial aspects of thanksgiving cactus plant care is water. Christmas cactus is a hardy tropical cactus that brightens the environment with gorgeous red and pink blooms around the winter holidays.

The rot can cut off water to the rest of the plant which will cause buds to drop. Look for signs of disease in your christmas cactus. Change the cactis soil.

These tropical plants should not be allowed to dry out. However excess water at the roots can cause rotting and fungal issues. A good size is at least about four inches long and no more than four inches in diameter.

Truncata which ill call seasonal cacti in this articleread when your christmas cactus blooms too early to know how to distinguish between the two in many homes they come to bloom twice a year in novemberdecember and. Definitely rot and root issues which is probably from the soil and large pot.