What should I do if the leaves of Christmas cactus become soft in winter? The leaves become thinner and softer.

1. Control the temperature

Christmas cactus is a greenhouse flower plant and is not very cold-resistant. The temperature drops in winter, so it is necessary to control the temperature appropriately. If the temperature is low and the temperature difference between morning and evening is too large, the leaves will easily become soft, and in severe cases the flower buds will fall off. It is best to maintain the temperature at around 15 degrees, and it should not be lower than 10 degrees. This way, it will slowly recover.

2. Get more sun

It likes light, and during management, it needs to be exposed to diffuse light for four to six hours every day to maintain normal growth needs. The light in winter is very mild, so it should be placed on a south-facing windowsill and get more sunlight. If there is a lack of light, the leaves cannot carry out photosynthesis and will become soft and wilted over time. Add more light and it will recover.

3. Reduce watering

It has a certain degree of drought resistance, and water evaporates slowly in the low temperature environment in winter, so frequent watering is not required. If you water too frequently, the plant will not be able to absorb all the water, and water will accumulate over time, causing the roots to rot easily. It will not be able to provide water and nutrients to the leaves normally, and they will slowly become soft. It is recommended to reduce the amount of water and do not water it at will if the soil is not dry. This can avoid this phenomenon.

4. Appropriate fertilization

This phenomenon is likely to occur if there is no habit of changing pots or applying fertilizers during management, and the leaves will become soft due to lack of fertilizer. The plant should be repotted and fertilized in time after the flowering season in spring every year. In autumn, it is also necessary to apply one or two more applications of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers. This will not only make the root system stronger, but also promote flowering. The leaves will be fuller and there will be more flowers.