My Burros Tail Beads On The Top Of The Pot Are All Splitting Lengthwise Then Shrivelling And Falling Off.

Question

The burros tail is mostly very healthy and hanging outside with a bit of shelter from the sunlight. The top right side is suddenly shrivelling up and drying out. The rest of the plant seems healthy.

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Answer 1

This specimen will appreciate being exposed, more and more, to full sun until it is in full sun all of the time! It will appreciate a slight dry out, but nothing like a true cactus would require. In fact, they will prefer to be on the moist side.

I would treat with a fungicide and start acclimating it to full sun. Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm