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Q.Can A Moon Cactus Sustain On Top Of Very Small Base Rootstock?

Zone Udupi | Anonymous added on January 27, 2021 | Answered

I have a moon cactus whose base rootstock had 75% rot. So I removed the rotten part carefully and have planted it. Now my doubt is since base rootstock is very small, should I regraft cactus on to a new rootstock or is the remaining healthy part (which is very small) enough to sustain the cactus?

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GKH_Susan
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Answered on January 28, 2021

I would suggest regrafting. The top portion must get all its chlorophyll from the rootstalk and 25% may not be enough, plus it may continue rotting. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/moon-cactus/care-of-moon-cactus.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/grafting-cactus-plants.htm

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