Q.Barrel Cactus Crown Is Brown And Dried Out, Can It Be Saved?
Hello: i inherited a barrel cactus and the crown is dried out and the sides are starting to turn grey, brown, can this be saved?
BushDoctor
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Answered on March 11, 2022
This looks to be related to overwatering. Fungicides may help slow the spread, but it will not likely stop the issue. With proper care, though, you may get a clean pup to form. If that is the case, then you can propagate it away from the infected mother.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/removing-cactus-pups.htm
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