Rat Tail is dying

Trouble shoot problems you are having with your cactus.
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mruiz
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Rat Tail is dying

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Hello everyone this is my first post, I am having alot of issues with my rat tail. I think I have sun burned it by transferring it outdoors too quickly. It was sitting on my window sill for a while. Now I am seeing some of the stems turn mushy, I think I may have over watered it. Is there any way to save this guy?
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stefan m.
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try cutting and rooting a healthy stem. Bur no guarantees. its not sunburn but a combo of mealybug and other root diseases.
Lost a really big one that made lots of flowers. Had same issue as yours.
Better say your goodbyes to the poor thing, because its not going to make it.
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stefan m. wrote:try cutting and rooting a healthy stem. Bur no guarantees. its not sunburn but a combo of mealybug and other root diseases.
Lost a really big one that made lots of flowers. Had same issue as yours.
Better say your goodbyes to the poor thing, because its not going to make it.
I dont think its mealy bugs, I have not seen any white substance on the cactus.
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There is white tufts on the severed end and near the base. I dont know what exactly wrong with it, but its definitely a multitude of problems- and i mentioned the only solution. The issue is that nutrients are not getting to the stems and they will shrivel too, unless you amputate and root them properly .
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Got it, thank you! :(
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