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As their name implies, Christmas cacti are succulent plants which store water in their leaves. If the leaves begin to become limp it is an indication that they no longer store enough moisture and are beginning to wither away. Drooping leaves may also indicate pests or fungal diseases have invaded; spider mites and mealybugs often feast on plants when given too little soil drainage for drainage causing this problem. In more serious instances root rot may be to blame causing permanent drooping of Christmas cacti as root rot can develops caused when potted plants have no enough drainage in soil that lack drainage holes causing root rot to develop over time causing further problems than needed resulting in its leaves drooping or simply losing its shape due to lack of proper drainage being given enough sunlight and/or being placed too close together when potted in soil without enough drainage holes being provided by containers with adequate drainage holes being planted when planting them!
Cacti don't require much water; however, Christmas cacti are especially sensitive to over or under-watering and should be given semi-frequent attention every one to two weeks for good drainage and health. If unsure, perform a finger test on the soil; if still damp then don't water just yet; otherwise submerge into tepid water until its soil feels rehydrated again.
Your cactus may also be limp due to too much light. Holiday cacti thrive in bright, indirect light for most of the year but require periods of darkness in autumn in order to produce flower buds. If it has been sitting too long near windows, move it somewhere with partial shade or bright indirect sunlight.
Lack of humidity can also contribute to Christmas cacti going limp during winter. Their native Brazilian habitat boasts high levels of humidity that allows the leaves to draw moisture from the air through their pores, so when introduced into an environment with lower relative humidity they begin losing their vibrant green colour and their flowers start wilting over time.
Carefully monitoring your cacti is essential to maintaining optimal plant health, detecting issues as soon as they emerge and taking steps to remedy any damage that has already taken place. Regular inspections provide invaluable insights and are the best way to keep plants in top condition.
Remember it is always better to under-fertilize rather than over-fertilize as too much fertilization can cause salt buildup in the roots and result in limp and rotting leaves. If you do decide to fertilize your Christmas cactus then make sure you follow all instructions on its packaging for fertilizing it. Lastly, repot into a larger container with plenty of drainage holes if it becomes root bound as this will help improve soil quality while encouraging healthy growth as well as provide the opportunity to add some additional drainage grit for improved drainage - hopefully your Christmas cactus should return quickly to its normal, vibrant self!
