The reason for a rotting, dying cactus is because of overwatering, slow draining soils and cold temperatures, which cause the cactus to turn brown or yellow with a soft, mushy texture. Cactus are...
Category: Cactus Care
Desert cacti turn brown and soft because of root rot due to overwatering and poor drainage. Cacti turn brown at the base due to basal stem rot which is caused by overly damp soil due to overwatering...
A wilting Christmas Cactus with dropping leaves is caused by overwatering and cold temperatures. Christmas cacti need the first 2 inches of the soil to dry out between bouts of watering. If the soil...
The reason for a cactus turning yellow is usually because of overwatering. Cacti are drought resistant plants that do not tolerate consistently damp soil. If the soil is too damp and does not dry out...
The reason for a dying cactus is usually because of root rot due to watering too often and slow draining potting soils. Cacti need the soil around the roots to dry out between bouts of watering. If...
Christmas cactus drop flower buds because of drought stress, fluctuating temperatures or due to artificial light interrupting the 12 hours of darkness required for the development of flower...