epiphyllum leaves turned black and shriveled up

Most of my epi’s leaves are turning black.

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 03/03/2019 @ 7:46 pm

This is usually a sign of being overwatered, and infection starting in on the plant. These will do best in a light soil mix like you would for orchids, or cacti, but with a little compost mixed in. Most potting soils will be far to heavy for these plants on their own, so it must be amended with something to lighten it up a little.

It will be best to cut off any infected portions of the plant and mix up a solution of 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water and water this in once. Make sure that the top two inches of soil are almost completely dry before watering this again.

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