Christmas Cactus Watering & Mystery Plant Identification

How Often to Water a Christmas Cactus

A new plant owner fears killing their beautiful Christmas cactus and asks for a precise watering schedule. Greg refers to a comprehensive care guide (Wikihow) but notes one inaccuracy: Christmas cacti are true cacti (family Cactaceae), though they're epiphytic tropical species.

General Watering Rule

Keep the soil evenly moist during active growth and flowering; allow the top inch to dry between waterings. Never let it sit in water. Reduce watering after blooming.

Mystery Plant: Thick, Plastic-Looking Leaves

The owner also has an unknown plant with a single branch of thick, bright-green, plastic-like leaves—half already dead. Greg cannot identify it without a photo and invites the owner to send one to greg8365@hotmail.com.

Quick Tips

• Christmas cactus: moist soil, bright indirect light, humidity helps.
• Unknown succulent: photo needed for ID and care advice.
• Don't overwater either plant—soggy soil kills roots.