Thanks MikeinOz. will definately look into that. As I mentioned to Harald, in a little bit I will upload a shot of the entire bench. Appreciate the input! though I don't think this is a Notocacti (in the parodia genus). We think it's in the Cleistocactus genus. But giving it some extra food certainl...

Thanks Harald. I may upload a picture of the whole setup with the other cacti. The 2 with this issue are pretty protected as they are both in the back row. Last time they were moved was back in Janauary briefly. We live in north central florida and as the joke goes we have 2 seasons here, January an...

Hi, We have several of these cacti, have had them for 30 years or so. This is a very recent development with 1, maybe 2 of them. I'm attaching the best photos I could get of one of them. It looks like there is a tear in the 'skin' of the cactus, where it seems to be literally peeling away. This is p...

Hi again,

I should mention that this cactus has fallen before without breaking. I think the break was due to the angle at which it hit the ground.

Hi and welcome to the forums. :) I would cut it cleanly at a slight angle a few inches below the break starting higher up in the front and going down towords the back so its not as visable and so water will drain off and not sit in the wound. After it calouses it will be fine. Then after making a n...

Hi again,

I should mention that this cactus has fallen before without breaking. I think the break was due to the angle at which it hit the ground.

Hi, I'm new to the forum and need help. I was moving the cactus pictured and it fell over and broke a large piece off. The branch in question is 2 and 1/2 - 3 inches in diameter. I'm most concerned about what to do with the main plant still in the pot to prevent disease / rot, etc. Any advice will b...