To behead or not to behead? That is the question
I bought this Polaskia Chichipe a few days ago. She has a big deep cut at the base of the cactus. It looks calloused over and she has strong roots so I think she could be fine without beheaded and replanting. However, the cut goes over half way through the cactus so I’m worried there isn’t enough undamaged tissue to properly supply the plant with enough nutrients. What do you think I should do? #polaskiachichipe #Chichipe #CactusClique #help
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Beautiful specimen you have!! I agree with @SubAlp You could probably leave it. It callousing over is kind've like it developing a scab. I believe that once a cactus cutting callouses over, you can propogate it and it will begin to grow roots out of the calloused spot...So if you leave it and take good care of it, the plant will probably grow more roots out of the damaged area in order to provide itself with the proper nutrients <3
@SubAlp I don’t. I actually design landscaping for my clients. My props are just plants I hope to grow and gift to others or use in client pots. The plants bring me joy and I hope to spread that joy to those that may want or need it. Thank you so much for the compliment. I truly appreciate your kind words. 🥹
@AnthuriumQueen agreed. That should exist. Trying my hand at landscaping/greenhouse here. Deer have been a nuisance…
@SubAlp there is a list of plants rated from A to F for failure if you plant them and have deer. It’s a good link to have so you know what they won’t fiddle with versus what needs to be kept away from deer.
It’s useful everywhere. I keep it handy in case someone notes they want it and I have to check it’s resistance. No plant is deer proof so even with deer, consider that there are two rutting seasons and that you should protect any and all trees with welded wire around their trunks during that time so the bucks won’t use them to remove the velvet from their antlers.
Here’s the link. I hope it helps. https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants/
It’s useful everywhere. I keep it handy in case someone notes they want it and I have to check it’s resistance. No plant is deer proof so even with deer, consider that there are two rutting seasons and that you should protect any and all trees with welded wire around their trunks during that time so the bucks won’t use them to remove the velvet from their antlers.
Here’s the link. I hope it helps. https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deer-resistant-plants/