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  • Answered by
    GKH_Susan on
    August 3, 2023
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    It may be an area that callused over after insect injury, so probably best to leave it. If you don't see evidence of insect tunnelling or invasion I wouldn't be too concerned. It may eventually fall off.

    You wouldn't want to cut it off unless it was a necrotic spot, but it doesn't appear to be.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/saguaro/saguaro-cactus-care.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    August 22, 2023
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    I would agree. You would not want it to touch and smother the cacti. a covered carport, or cover in general would be better.

    This collection of articles will help:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen

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    GKH_Susan on
    September 22, 2023
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    I am concerned about the container. Are there any drainage holes? A cactus must have well draining soil. If it's in a cache pot, a pot within a pot, that is fine, as long as you remove the inside container to water and let drain before returning it.

    If it looks like it's not getting the water, it may have root rot. When the roots can't take up the water, the plant suffers. Try repotting it in cactus soil, and make sure your container has drainage holes. Let the soil completely dry before watering again.

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 16, 2023
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    This article is about moving plants in the landscape, but the basic information and care are the same when moving from a pot to the landscape.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/transplanting-cactus-in-the-garden.htm

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