Shriveling Leaves On Night Blooming Cactus

Have had this cactus for years. This summer the leaves started to shrivel. It was in a temporary pot with no drainage so I repotted in one with holes and cactus soil. It continues to seem ill. She is indoors in a window getting full afternoon sun.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 08/21/2025 @ 9:14 pm

Repotting it was the right thing to do. Remove any brown leaves. If any of the leaves still look good, take a cutting in case you lose the plant. It may have been overwatered while in the temporary pot and was decaying. All you can do is give it good care and hope it revives. Here is more:

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