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by altcorn
Thu Feb 08, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Hello, I should have posted the pictures to each stem individually. I still would like to try to save what I can of the cactus.
I understand if you dont want to post any guidance anymore but I would welcome any input. Thank you!
by altcorn
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Hello,
I rooted the cactus 2 months ago and am waiting for the spring. I see, however, that the limp and grey-ish branches seem to be expanding. Should I cut these limbs?
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by altcorn
Sun Nov 12, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Thank you so much! I lke having a plan forward, I feel better already
by altcorn
Sun Nov 12, 2023 7:16 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Other question: to take it out, can I lay it on the ground sideways?
by altcorn
Sun Nov 12, 2023 6:58 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Thank you! should I do anything about the spots?
by altcorn
Sat Nov 11, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Hello, Hello, I unpotted the cactus just enough to take a good look at the roots. The roots were flexible and felt just a bit humid. they looked healthy to me (flexibility, humidity, color, no smell . IMG_2694.jpg IMG_2695.jpg IMG_2696.jpg the picture on the floor is a small piece of root I cut inad...
by altcorn
Wed Nov 08, 2023 2:23 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Re: Sick cactus - what to do?

Thank you Steve, I will try and report back with pictures.
It's going to be tough since the cactus is roughly 8 feet high. Shall I use a blanket to maintain it while unpotted?
by altcorn
Tue Nov 07, 2023 12:08 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Sick cactus - what to do?
Replies: 13
Views: 6228

Sick cactus - what to do?

Hello cactus lovers, I have a beautiful tall cactus in my living room who has been droooping a bit and showing more and more dark spots (see pictures) What do I do? does it lack nutrients? It's been indoors in a big pot for a long time, just 1 gallon of water a month. Worried sick cactus dad IMG_268...