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by Jim_jimjim
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:25 am
Forum: Cuttings & Offsets
Topic: What is the largest viable cutting from a Cereus peruvianus?
Replies: 12
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Transplant the stump? Hmmmmmmmmmm. Never even thought of that. The root system is breaking apart a cinder block wall and lifting a sidewalk, so that could be a real project. Do you know if it would re-root if it was cut out? Or would we need to save as much of the root system as possible?
by Jim_jimjim
Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:03 am
Forum: Cuttings & Offsets
Topic: What is the largest viable cutting from a Cereus peruvianus?
Replies: 12
Views: 4022

What is the largest viable cutting from a Cereus peruvianus?

I have a very old (50+years) very large (30+ feet) cactus which has been id'd as a Cereus peruvianus. It has to go due to wall/sidewalk damage it is causing to my neighbors property. :( I would really appreciate any advice on how to save as much of it as possible. 1= Will a VERY large cutting root t...
by Jim_jimjim
Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:47 pm
Forum: Cacti Identification
Topic: Could someone please ID 50yr old cactus?
Replies: 3
Views: 828

Could someone please ID 50yr old cactus?

I'm very new here, but trying to learn. This cactus is at least 50 years old. It is about 30 feet tall and several feet around at the base.It has white flowers which only bloom at night. http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/2054_DSCF1195_1.jpg http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/2054_DSCF0976...