What to do if the leaves of Christmas cactus become soft

1. Causes of weakness

1. If the leaves of Christmas cactus become soft, it can basically be judged that its root system is damaged. The root system cannot absorb water normally, causing the leaves to become dehydrated and soft.

2. The so-called leaves of Christmas cactus are actually its branches. The leaves have completely degenerated. In order to ensure moisture retention, it stores a certain amount of water in the leaves. The surface of the branches can metabolize water. The roots at the bottom cannot meet the water supply, and the branches above can still carry out normal water metabolism. Over time, it will cause a difference.

2. Solution

1. If you water too much, you need to control the water and place it in a cool and ventilated environment to gradually recover. If it is too dry, just water it normally and slowly wait for it to grow new roots, and the purpose of recovery will be achieved.

2. If the damage is caused by fertilizer, you can use watering to wash out the fertilizer and reduce the content of concentrated fertilizer or raw fertilizer in the soil. If it is not convenient to do so, you need to change the soil and remove the rotten roots. Then put it back in a cool and ventilated place for careful management to encourage it to sprout new roots and the leaves will return to normal.