Mum got it as a present last year, put it on top of a cupboard in the utility room and forgot all about it - I only noticed it at the weekend.

The soil was as dry as a bone and the leaves feel flimsy to touch, although they're not dead (but I'm guessing they should be very firm). A few stalks were completely gone so I picked them off and threw them out. I soaked the roots in some water with some baby bio in it (liquid plant food) and have repotted it back into the same pot but with fresh potting compost.

I've found instructions at home on how to treat a Christmas Cactus during the year but is there anything in particular I should do over the next few months to nurture it back to health?

Thanks!

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Place the plant in a window that receives bright, indirect light and as Terry said, be very careful not to overwater. Fertilizing is unnecessary, particularly if you've repotted with fresh soil which should provide a couple years of nutrients. Also, fertilizer is food, not medicine, and should only be given to healthy, vigorously growing plants. Best of luck!

Cricket

You're welcome. Best of luck nursing it back to health

BTW, in which part of Ireland do you live?

Thanks Margaret. I think whats left should make it - the ones that fell off were beyond redemption.

Cricket - I've been living in Dublin over 8 years but planning to move back to the homeplace soon. Ever been over this side of the water?

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