The color is good and spines are firm. I water good every 2 months or so. Thank you
I would say either not enough light or not enough water. Maybe both! Try watering once a month instead of every two months.
So I got an opuntia microdasys about 2 months ago and a week ago its pads fell off. It also started rotting from the top as you can see. I don't know why, I didn't give it much water. But I noticed that green something started to grow out of it. Is it going to be a flower? Even though it's rotting?
That soil is extremely overwater. Flowering can be a plants last attempt to reproduce before its death. Cacti do not like to remain moist. That soil can be classified as oversaturated. They dont do well with moderate overwatering but with extreme overwatering this can happen quite easily. You may or may not get seeds from it, but correcting the issue is out of the question at this point. You will have to start over following carefully the cactus care needs.
This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/prickly-pear/growing-prickly-pear.htm
My Mexican Red Bird of Paradise has leaves that are turning yellow. Also, Variegated Century plants leaves are very soft????
That's not easy to answer without more information on the growing conditions, soil fertility and water management. There is more than one possibility for each. The issues may be related if the plants are grown close together, or there may be different factors for the disorders.
Leaves turning yellow is usually due to nutrient deficiency. But could also be due to inadequate watering so that nutrients don't get taken up and utilized by the plant. It can also be due to root rot if the plants are getting too much water.
The century plants are also susceptible to under watering, and overwatering and root rot. There is also a potential pest problem. Consult your local extension agent for a specific diagnosis.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/agave/growing-agave.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/bop/mexican-red-bird-of-paradise.htm
Greetings cacti experts I have noticed a few of my cacti to have these white spots. They are hard with nothing inside. There are no insects. This is an established 16 year old but does get full sun. We live in Arizona climate zone 10A see photos attached thank you jan S
I would say it was a fungal infection rather than sunburn. Here is more information on combatting fungal lesions on cacti:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/fungal-lesions-on-cactus.htm
It's about 25 years old
The closest plant I find is the candelabra tree. I looked through pictures on Internet sites that identified cacti. You can compare some photos and see if that looks like it.
cactus in Arizona--has red needles
Pinning down cacti is a monumental task. I will do my best to get you close.
My best guesses will bring you to four Genera (and possibly more) With thousands of species within- Ferocactus, Melocactus, and Echinocactus, and Echinocereus.
This collection of articles will hel you with care of Cacti: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/category/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen
My cactus is fairly skinny, but appears to be healthy. It is now over 2 feet tall in a 6 inch pot. I am always afraid the roots will pull out and it will tip.
The cactus has outgrown its pot and needs to be repotted into a larger container with good drainage. In addition to a more stable base, the increased soil volume will provide better water and nutrient holding capacity. Use a cactus/succulent potting soil. And you may need to support the plant with a stake to prevent toppling.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-repotting-info.htm