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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    November 3, 2012
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    If I'm understanding you correctly, there is one long trailer hanging down, and losing leaves. Could it be that this long stem is getting brushed against? Burro's Tails are very delicate, and the leaves can be easily knocked off.

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    theficuswrangler on
    January 5, 2015
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    Try testing the soil moisture near the bottom of the pot, rather than just on the surface of the soil. If the soil underneath is too damp, the roots will probably start to rot. Try also moving it an area where it gets more light, and set up a small fan to blow gently over it, to help evaporate extra soil moisture. Here's useful information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

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    diannasgarden on
    January 4, 2015
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    I would take it out of the pot and check the roots for rot. All the roots and stems should be firm and whitish. Look for anything that is black and smelly, if this is found, I would take cuttings which lay out to dry for a couple days, then pot up in a cactus soil mix. Each individual round leaf will also start a plant if it is further gone.

    Leave this plant dry out thoroughly between watering and make sure it has great drainage.
    Thanks for asking your question!

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 22, 2015
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    Dry brown spots are a sign of under watering.

    If the spots are soft it is most likely leaf spot disease.
    This can be treated with a fungicide.
    Adding circulation among your plants is a good idea.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/plant-leaf-spots.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 26, 2015
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    The perfect growing conditions is the key to blooming.

    It is rare to see blooms on an indoor growing Burros Tail.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    August 12, 2017
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    It may be looking for more sunlight. Try moving it to a better light position.

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

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 19, 2017
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    I believe it to be a sudden switch to unfiltered sunlight. These must be introduced to full sun slowly, a few hours at a time. Over-watering will cause a whole different set of symptoms, however is a real possibility if it continues to get so much water. Here is an article with more information:

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

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    BushDoctor on
    November 15, 2017
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    You can, but this will change the shape of the plant. It will want to regrow from the branching point right above the soil level. You can take all of these leaflets, and put them into moist soil. They will each grow into full plants.

    When you go to cut them, they will likely drop most of their leaflets. This is ok, and it will recover.

    Here is an article for more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

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