What to do if the leaves of Christmas cactus dry up

1. Lighting issues

(1) Specific reasons

This plant itself prefers a shady environment. Therefore, if the leaves are exposed to strong sunlight for a long time, they are likely to dry out and even fall off. This situation is more common in midsummer.

(2) Solutions

If you find this phenomenon, you must move it to a place where it cannot see the sun, or a place with only scattered light. Moreover, the condition may be relieved after a period of ventilation.

2. The temperature is too high

(1) Specific reasons

This aspect also mainly occurs in summer. It likes warmth and doesn't like too much heat. If it is too high, the leaves may dry out easily.

(2) Solutions

The temperature needs to be adjusted to a suitable range, which is 22 to 25 degrees. In addition, you can sprinkle some water around to help cool it down. In addition, it will enter a dormant stage in the summer and requires less watering and no fertilizer.

3. Too much water

(1) Specific reasons

This plant is very afraid of waterlogging. If there is too much water and a lot of water accumulation, the roots are very likely to rot, the function of transporting water will be blocked, and the leaves will easily become dry.

(2) Solutions

In this case, timely adjustments must be made, otherwise the entire plant may die. Timely regulation and control of water intake will help it recover.

4. Diseases, pests and insect pests

There are some diseases and pests that can easily plague this plant, causing the leaves to dry up. For example, "leaf blight" and red spider mites. For these, first cut off the infected leaves and then apply the medicine afterwards.