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Zygo Cactus - Leaves turning Red

Posted by mortdad NSW (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 2, 07 at 20:25

Hi all,

This is my first post so please bear with me.

I have a number of Zygo Cactii which live in a covered area outside. The roof is made of a clearish type of plastic sheet which gives 75% light. There are walls on 2&3/4 sides but the other side opens into a carport and the other little bit which is open is to the outside.

Some of the Zygo Cactus have leaves which are turning red.
One cactus in particular turned very red and then the leaves started to shrivel and the cactus eventually died. Another one is approaching this stage and if possible I would like to save it.

I have tried extra water. - Less water - moving to different spots - all to no avail.

Any help would be appreciated


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RE: Zygo Cactus - Leaves turning Red

Turning red suggests heat and/or water stress. The plant may have lost its roots through overwatering; tip it out of the pot to see if it has any. If not then you will need to reroot it. Check your potting mix to ensure that it drains freely and does not stay wet for a long time. The mix should contain components such as charcoal or vermiculite that act as reservoirs of moisture without excluding air from the root zone. (Some growers use kitty litter, the heat treated clay variety, for this purpose).


 
 

 

 


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