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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 28, 2017
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    It appears to be a fungus of some kind. If you treat the plant with a fungicide, it should clear up.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 23, 2018
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    The damage will usually heal its self over. If you can send in a photo, this will help me to see what the damage is.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 10, 2018
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    Yes, you can propagate these pups.
    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/removing-cactus-pups.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 11, 2018
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    Yes, you can propagate the pups.
    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/removing-cactus-pups.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 19, 2018
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    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/removing-cactus-pups.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 21, 2018
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    If the cactus is leaning from the ground, it may be loosely planted in the soil. Improper watering may be the reason. After watering a cactus, the soil must be allowed to completely dry out before watering again. Watering too frequently prevents the soil from hardening around the base of the cactus and causes the soil to loosen. Provided there is no root rot, either transplanting the cactus in dry soil or packing more dirt around it is a solution. Also, adding a layer of small rocks or gravel on the surface can stabilize the cactus.
    Even if your cactus is planted in full sun, it may lean. Plants naturally grow toward the sunlight. The barrel cactus grows southward toward the sun so much that it practically lies over on one side. If the cactus is otherwise healthy, this is not a danger. However, if a cactus planted in partial shade is leaning, it may need more sunlight. A cactus in this condition will look sickly and have weak, flimsy stems that are yellow-green. The plant should gradually be exposed to stronger sunlight to prevent sunburn.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/barrel-cactus/barrel-cactus-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 15, 2018
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    This is the start of a fungal infection. This can be treated, but if the ground is compact, or stays wet for too long it will come back. Mix up a solution of a cup of water, but replace 1/4 of that with peroxide. Pour this mix over the very top of the cactus slowly, and it will do what it is designed to do. Pull water down into the crown.

    This will take care of the infection, but you may have to do this every few months to combat soil conditions.

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