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- Q.How Can I Take Care Of My 3 Little Cacti? - Hi, I have 3 little cacti. Unfortunately, I don't know their types and I am not sure how much or how ...
- Q.Castle Cactus - I've had this cactus for several years and it's baby as grown almost to the size of the big one ...
- Q.HELP! WHAT DO I DO WITH MY YELLOW PEANUT CACTUS??? - Hiya, I hope you may be able to help me. I am a desperate girl in need right now! I ...
- Q.Cactus Identify - Trying to figure out what kind of cactus this is.
- Q.Cutting Down Cactus - Can this cactus be cut back and the cutting replanted?
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oliviasafwat on
March 26, 2019
Dublin, IrelandQ.How can I take care of my 3 little cacti?
Hi, I have 3 little cacti. Unfortunately, I don't know their types and I am not sure how much or how many times I should water them. Can you advise, please? Thank you in advance, Olivia
Answered by
BushDoctor on
March 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The two flat cacti are Opuntia, and the round cactus is the Thimble Cactus! They will have very similar care. This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
March 29, 2019Q.Castle Cactus
I've had this cactus for several years and it's baby as grown almost to the size of the big one and takes up most of the planter now. Can I take the baby off and replant alone or will kill the big one? It is an indoor cactus that sit in a window sill.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 29, 2019A.Yes, and this article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/removing-cactus-pups.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
AliceWilks1997 on
April 14, 2019
LS28 7PGQ.HELP! WHAT DO I DO WITH MY YELLOW PEANUT CACTUS???
Hiya, I hope you may be able to help me. I am a desperate girl in need right now! I received a yellow peanut cactus for Christmas, and has been easy to care for. Over the last couple of weeks I have noticed the base? of the cactus has become all soft and looks like its rotting. (Picture provided). I'm not 100% sure if there is any way to save it, and I don't want to do anything that could make it worse. Can I replant it? Any ideas? *Could do with a reply A.S.A.P!! Alice, UK.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 14, 2019A.It appears your cactus is suffering from root rot; a severe case. It is doubtful it will recover.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-going-soft.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Yogakat82 on
April 14, 2019
78249Q.Cactus identify
Trying to figure out what kind of cactus this is.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 15, 2019A.You actually have an Aloe Vera plant.
There are about 250 species!I'm not able to give you a specific name on this one!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
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Anonymous on
April 24, 2019Q.Cutting down cactus
Can this cactus be cut back and the cutting replanted?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 24, 2019A.Keep in mind that cutting the cactus back can kill it, although they have been known to recover quite well as well. Any cutting you take will be able to be rooted by caring for it as if it were a living cactus. It will grow roots, and turn into its very own plant, and an exact copy of its parent.
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Minal on
April 24, 2019
Mumbai, India- 400701Q.The sicon of the ruby cactus is turning yellow and dry from bottom after 3 days of purchasing from nursery and it’s not repoted
and watered very little; why its turning yellow when the stem is all green? I bought it from green house nursery 3 days before and kept it indoors where bright light comes but does not hit directly. Also, I didn’t repot it until now. Watered it 8-10 drops from top when the soil was literally dry to touch. But still the the ruby ball (sicon) is turning yellow and dry while the stem remains green.( as shown in pict)
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 24, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, it may have been overwatered at the nursery. This is a graft failure, which is often brought on by an infection.
The top is likely on its way out, as these are not meant to live very long anyway. This is intended to be a temporary plant for ornamental purposes, although some can be kept alive for several years.
At this time, there is not likely a way to correct it. You can make an attempt with peroxide, at a ratio of 1/4 peroxide to 3/4 water. Water this in once, and then once more after the soil dries completely. This may help to slow things down some, but this is likely on its way out, unfortunately.
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Anonymous on
April 27, 2019Q.Starfish cactus
Is a clay, plastic or ceramic pot best for growing this plant ? What about watering?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 28, 2019A.Either type works, just make sure it has proper drainage.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-repotting-info.htmWas this answer useful?00
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