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title: "Hi, my Christmas Cactus is dropping clades. Any tips would be…"
description: "Hi, my Christmas Cactus is dropping clades. Any tips would be appreciated. I water and mist once a week. Thanks"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Lorelei"
published: "2024-09-29T11:39:42.005103Z"
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# Hi, my Christmas Cactus is dropping clades. Any tips would be…

_Posted by Lorelei on 2024-09-29_

Hi, my Christmas Cactus is dropping clades. Any tips would be appreciated. I water and mist once a week.  
Thanks

## 3 comments

### Kades commented on 2024-09-29

I suspect she’s getting overwatered… they really only like to be watered when completely dry

#### Lorelei replied on 2024-09-29

Ok I’ll back off on the water thanks.

### Jillian Champ commented on 2024-09-29

It’s good to water when the soil is completely dry

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