Accomodation pot
Our Christmas cactus has roots growing up out of the soil. Before we re-pot we would like to know how long do the roots get and is it okay to pot the cactus in a pot big enough to accommodate the plant for its life or should we pot to it’s current size and keep re-potting as it grows?
Christmas cactus do not have a large root system and they prefer to be slightly potbound . It’s better to replant in a pot that is 1 inch larger than the current pot and keep re-potting as it grows. Using too large of a container can lead to waterlogged soil which will happen when there are not enough roots to absorb the soil moisture fast enough. As a result, the roots will stay wet longer, receive less oxygen and rot.
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Okay, my Christmas Cactus has wrinkly leaves and a lot of buds on it right now, I put a stick down in it to see if it is wet and it does not appear to be, but I have tried so hard not to over water I am afraid to water. I also had it out side for the summer and the leaves are also sort of yellow with red included. Did I abuse my plant? Help Please