overwatering and Escobaria Sneedii Leei
Quick answer
If overwatering is what's going on with your Escobaria Sneedii Leei, the most likely cause is: Escobaria sneedii subsp. leei (Lee's pincushion) and its close Coryphantha/Escobaria relatives are described as tough, adaptable plants that are exceptionally resistant to cold only if they are kept dry in winter, so continuing to water through the cooler months when the plant is not actively growing keeps the soil around the crown and roots wet long enough to suffocate and rot them.
Start here:
- 1. Stop watering as temperatures cool in autumn and withhold water entirely through the cooler months so the plants stay dry while they are resting, since sharp drainage is more important to eshy plants than it is to most other forms of vegetation.
- 2. Plant in a gritty mix amended with pea-sized gravel so water is channeled to the root zone and away from the surface around the crown, then resume deep watering only during the spring and summer growing season.
Why overwatering happens to Escobaria Sneedii Leei
Escobaria Sneedii Leei
Escobaria sneedii subsp. leei (Lee's pincushion) and its close Coryphantha/Escobaria relatives are described as tough, adaptable plants that are exceptionally resistant to cold only if they are kept dry in winter, so continuing to water through the cooler months when the plant is not actively growing keeps the soil around the crown and roots wet long enough to suffocate and rot them.
How to correct overwatering on Escobaria Sneedii Leei
- 1
Stop watering as temperatures cool in autumn and withhold water entirely through the cooler months so the plants stay dry while they are resting, since sharp drainage is more important to eshy plants than it is to most other forms of vegetation.
- 2
Plant in a gritty mix amended with pea-sized gravel so water is channeled to the root zone and away from the surface around the crown, then resume deep watering only during the spring and summer growing season.
Keep overwatering from repeating on this Escobaria Sneedii Leei
Force the plant into dormancy in autumn by limiting water to what nature provides, allow the soil surface to dry completely before watering again, and err on the dry side during cool months so the plant is prepared for sudden temperature drops and winter wet.