Q.Am I Over Watering?
I got this plant about a month ago and it was in great shape. I use cactus soil and permits mix for it, leave in window with sun, my home stays quite warm, I mist soil once every week. But recently its been losing alot of leaves. And I’m not sure if it’s because of overwatering or if it’s not getting enough sun. Please help. It’s such a beautiful plant and will do anything to help it.
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I would not mist the soil at all but wait till the soil is dry, then water thoroughly. Discard any water in the saucer.
The pot looks a little large for the plant, which can cause excess moisture in the soil, leading to root rot. When repotting, only go up about one size in the container.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/watering-cactus-plants.htm
