C. senilis

[cactushobbyman]

Some time back Steve Johnson post a topic about his C. senilis. I shared how I had one plant that rotted in the middle and I topped the plant, cut out the middle part, let heal, and then an offset started. I took a picture of the cutting after it had been potted about a year to show the root growth. About a month ago I cut off the second offset and potted it and hope it will root in time. Today I was looking at the original plant and once again an offset is forming.

The original plant with another offset starting.

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First offset after the original topping of the plant. 1.5 years of growth after topping.

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The original cutting above the rotted part of the plant. Maybe three years now.

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[hoteidoc]

Great saves, CHM! Have a 3rd yr old seedling much smaller. Love to see it get like 1st offset! Love "hairy" -- even the Opuntia!