I am new to taking care of plants. I recently built a nice, large, covered front porch and my best friend generously helped me fill it with green. For reference, I live in South Louisiana. (I'm not sure of the official horticultural zone designation, but it is generally considered subtropical). This flat-leaved asshole of a cactus has been unhappy for months no matter what I do. More sun, less water: droopy and sad. Less sun, more water: same. Less sun, less water: etc.
I know that it probably needs a new substrate, something desert like with more sand and gravel. But beyond that I am at a loss. Does anyone here know a) the name of this poor sad sack of a plant and b) what I can do to make its life better?
Thank you in advance,
New plant dad
by loggodoggomd
2 Comments
One. Not a cactus. That is an epiphyllum. They traditionally live in arboreal regions. (Basically they live in other trees) treat like an orchid. You got the plant that has you going only on hardcore. Distilled water only. Bark for soil media. Good luck my guy
Treat like a staghorn fern fucked an orchid and you’ll be great. Just please get it out of that pot.