Can I still save this cactus?
Can I still save this cactus?
Hi. I recently purchased perlite and decided to change the soil in cacti. When I removed the soil, I saw this. Can I still save my cactus? The bottom picture shows some sort of sprouting. I already re-planted the cactus using the perlite mixture but I'm still worried. Thank you.
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- ElieEstephane
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Re: Can I still save this cactus?
I can't see anything wrong with it.
There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
I hope the white specks at the sides are just perlite - and not mealybugs
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
I thought the base is rotting. I hope not.elieestephane wrote:I can't see anything wrong with it.
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
Yes, it is perlite.teo wrote:I hope the white specks at the sides are just perlite - and not mealybugs
- ElieEstephane
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Re: Can I still save this cactus?
From what i see it's not. The yellow color is normal for lack of chlorophyll under the soil level.msniepes wrote:I thought the base is rotting. I hope not.elieestephane wrote:I can't see anything wrong with it.
U can always cut and reroot if it does rot.
There are more cacti in heaven and earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
One of the few cactus lovers in Lebanon (zone 11a)
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
If it is rotting, you will know. There usually is no doubt when things rot. Smell it, and you know.
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
Thank you. This really helps.elieestephane wrote:From what i see it's not. The yellow color is normal for lack of chlorophyll under the soil level.msniepes wrote:I thought the base is rotting. I hope not.elieestephane wrote:I can't see anything wrong with it.
U can always cut and reroot if it does rot.
Re: Can I still save this cactus?
I'd agree, looks perfectly healthy Nice root system as well, so it would be a shame to cut it and find out there's nothing wrong!