Hi, one of my cacti unfortunately rotted, and what i am left with is this in the photo attached. The body was similar to the other attached photo, i unfortunately don't have my own photo so i found one one google. The part i have in my hand was like a "head", like the red thing is on the other picture
This has happened about a week ago, since then this has been drying. Any advise on what i should do, and if i can even regrow from this or not? Thanks
Help with growing (if even possible)
Help with growing (if even possible)
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Re: Help with growing (if even possible)
It was a grafted cactus, and the stock it was grafted on to rotted.
It may be possible to save it, if the rot hasn't spread up the middle of it too far. You need to take a clean, sharp knife and slice off the bottom of it. If you see any discoloration in the part above the cut, anything but green or white, sterilize the knife with alcohol and slice off some more.
Once you've removed any trace of rot, if there's anything left try to grow it as a cutting. Here's a site that explains the technique - http://www.cactusinfo.net/propagation.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The reason for beveling the edges of the cut is to prevent cupping - the inside of the cactus will shrink more than the skin as it dries, this will make a hollow in the bottom of the cutting if it's cut straight which makes it hard to get good soil contact. Having an air space under the cutting is not good.
It may be possible to save it, if the rot hasn't spread up the middle of it too far. You need to take a clean, sharp knife and slice off the bottom of it. If you see any discoloration in the part above the cut, anything but green or white, sterilize the knife with alcohol and slice off some more.
Once you've removed any trace of rot, if there's anything left try to grow it as a cutting. Here's a site that explains the technique - http://www.cactusinfo.net/propagation.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The reason for beveling the edges of the cut is to prevent cupping - the inside of the cactus will shrink more than the skin as it dries, this will make a hollow in the bottom of the cutting if it's cut straight which makes it hard to get good soil contact. Having an air space under the cutting is not good.
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Re: Help with growing (if even possible)
Thanks a lot for the help, will try to do it like that