Rotting cactus!
#BlueMyrtleCactus I found a suspicious spot on my baby cactus today, and my stick went straight into it so I know that area is mushy. Will it continue to spread and kill the whole cactus? What should I do? TIA! #CactusClique #Cactus #help #helpneeded #SucculentSquad
1ft to light, indirect
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 3 weeks ago
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@SlinkyFivespot8 you need to get it out of that soil asap. It's rotting from overwatering. Cactus do best in terracotta pots, they're porous which helps the soil dry out faster. And only water it when the soil is TOTALLY DRY. When in doubt, always err on the side of underwatering your cactus. They're desert plants so they can go a very long time without water. Years even.
Also, yes report the first commenter. Based on the username, sounds like their life sucks and they're trying to make everyone else as miserable as them. Gee, wonder why their man left? 🙄
Also, yes report the first commenter. Based on the username, sounds like their life sucks and they're trying to make everyone else as miserable as them. Gee, wonder why their man left? 🙄
To save the cactus you’re going to have to cut off the green from the rot(make sure there is ABSOLUTELY no rot left on the healthy top part of the cactus), let it callous over the course of a few days, and repot on slightly damp soil. After that soil dries out check for any roots/babies! If it was sucessful then water when the soil is completely dry(every 1-2 weeks depending on conditions). Hope this helped!
@Slyvie @stephongreg thanks for the advice. Performed my first cactus surgery- she’s in critical condition, had to amputate quite a bit 😩
@SlinkyFivespot8 oh nooo I’m so sorry! Rip Myrtle :(