Advice on silver torch
Hey! Just wanting some advice too make my silver torch cacti happier, in the pass few days has appeared too of thinned out in the bottom? Haven’t watered him in almost 2 weeks and has been getting plenty of warm sun. #SilverTorchCactus #Cacti
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Well, it is not etiolation as that is evident in new growth, so light is unlikely the issue. This leaves water or nutrient deficiency issues. As the weather warms in your southern hemisphere, perhaps make sure that you are giving it enough water. I know that we all lean towards underwatering cacti (for good reason), but make sure that when you do water it you give it a good soak. I always suggest bottom watering (affectionately called butt chugging in some circles).
Also, older, healthy cacti will naturally develop a hardened, woody, and slightly shriveled base, a process called corking. The base will be firm to the touch, not soft or mushy, like a rotting cactus.
Also, older, healthy cacti will naturally develop a hardened, woody, and slightly shriveled base, a process called corking. The base will be firm to the touch, not soft or mushy, like a rotting cactus.
I know exactly who could solve the mystery @Boymom-plantmom . Or @TidyTigerpear . These ladies know their cacti. I would have tagged two more but forgot the whole username.
I’ve experienced this before , I think it is from lighting changes or maybe lack of light.. if it’s not mushy or turning yellow or showing any signs of rot then it’s not from overwatering. This is a similar cactus if not the same. I’ve had a hard time coming up with a definite ID for this one as it didn’t come with a tag.
@Boymom-plantmom Hello Jennifer, your lovely cactus didn't like something that was changing periodically, hence the change of colour and corking on the surface. Make sure that it's fertilized properly during the growing season with the fertilizer for cacti, that it is not bleached by too much sun, and that water doesn't stay on it's flesh.
