Healing

QuestionWhat do you mean by when you say let it heal I have a cactus that broke. Do I put it in water to grow roots? AnswerRenee, No, no water! Cacti must heal after they are cut or broken, which means the m

Identifying and repotting.

QuestionHello! I have several questions in one, I hope you dont mind, :). First, Id like help in identifying my 5 cacti. Sadly, I do not have any photographs, but I have DRAWN pictures of them. I didnt get the spi

removing a large agave cactus

QuestionI have a 5 by 5 agave outgrowing the yard and becoming a danger to anyone using the nearby sidewalk. I would like to move it and replant it but am afraid it is so large it may pull up the concrete walk

Cactus Orange Top

QuestionI have an Orange Top Cactus that is shriveling up. The base of the cactus has turned yellow and is mushy. The top has a little bit of discoloration in it as well. Is this cactus dying from being over/under w

sad succulent

QuestionHey Greg, Ive just recently gotten into succulents. About a week ago, I bought a little Rosette one. Its white. The leaves/pedals are becoming flaccid and falling off. Could it be from under or over watering

arm broke on cactus and have question on your suggestion

QuestionGreg, I have a cactus that has a broken arm. I抳e read some of your suggestion and have a few more questions. - When you talk about (let the broken area heal for a couple of weeks). Can you explai

house plant cactus leans

QuestionI have a cactus that is 23 years old. It stands about 9 high. For many years it has grown straight up from its pot but now it grows leaning away from the window, its only light source. The

Clipping Aloe Sprouts.

QuestionI saw a post someone had put up asking about clipping and trimming their aloes, now my aloe has atleast four or five little babies growing from its base, and my simple question which I have to fidn an answer

Red Moon Cactus Replanting Question

QuestionI have a Red Moon Cactus that has an appendage growing out of the side of the stem. It has grown quite fast and is now resting on the side of the pot. If I cut it off, can I replant it to grow an

Sick cactus needs help

QuestionI have a large cactus, it is about eight feet. I got it from a friend who had it for 15 years. I am not sure about the type. In the middle part there is a large dry light brown spot and it is get

A Lophocereus catus

QuestionI have a Lophocereus cactus it now 18 feet tall !! I can not bring it in the house no more it is to tall , so what do I do it is in a huge pot out side I live in Suffolk VA. I dont what it to die getting to

cactus turned yellow and a part exploded...

QuestionI left my cactus at home when I left for holidays. when I came back it turned yellow (not enough light) and one part (there were 3 branches coming from the ground) was like a balloon with no air, all empty

Spineless Prickly Pear Rot?

QuestionWe have had an extremely, wet summer here in San Antonio, not to mention I had to water extra for some grass seed I put down. The 2 of the 3 Spineless Prickly Pear Cacti in my back yard look like theyv

My sick cactus

QuestionGreg- I grew my prickly pear from seed about 3 years ago and it has been doing well. Recently I noticed yellow raised splotches with brown spots in the splotches. What is it and what can I

follows

QuestionI started a cactus in a dish garden over 20 years ago. It was about 4 and in a shallow dish. When it reached 6 it was transplanted into a larger pot and thrived in a corner location with several

miniature cacti

QuestionHello, I bought a miniature cacti for my son and one of the shoots fell off. Hes only six and a bit dramatic so you can imagine how upset he was to lose one of only three shoots. He wants to kno

black spots on aloes

Questioni have various aloes growing outside, sandy soil, getting moderate water........my tree aloes have black spots on the leaves i have used fugi stuff, organic insect stuff.....but still these spots appear.....

milky white substance from cactus

QuestionYesterday I cut down my cactus which emitted a milky white substance. This substance sprayed onto my skin and this morning I woke up with itching blotches. Is this fluid toxic? Should I see a doctor? What ca

Catus spines

QuestionHow long does it take to grow a spine on a large cactus? AnswerIzzy, That depends on the cactus and some are spineless. Spines grow initially from the apex of the plant as the areoles are produced. It can

Paddle cactus care

QuestionThe leaves are shriveling, becoming limp. It is getting filtered light, southern exposure. Perhaps I am overwatering? AnswerBecky, If you are watering when the soil has dried out, then you are