struggling transplanted cactus

10 years ago

I was given a beautiful, but struggling, 6' tall cactus. It was knocked over in transit and the branches (flat leaves) were drooping when I came home about a week after it got to my home.

I suspect root damage was the problem and I think I may have taken the wrong action by watering it. To add even more unintended negative impact by transplanting it and watering it again. Now the branches are drooping and some are turning yellow.

I would appreciate any recommendations on how to save this lovely cactus.

Also, anyone able to identify what kind of cactus it is?

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socks
10 years ago
Sorry you got no replies. What happened with the plant? You would probably have gotten replies on the cactus and succulent forum, but you posted on the gallery forum which doesn't get as much traffic. If you still want help, repost on the cactus and succulent forum.
California Garden Guy
10 years ago
I don't know what it is and sorry for no replies. I do like the black succulent in the foreground haha

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wantonamara Z8 CenTex
10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago
Watering after transplanting is ALWAYS a mistake. The roots get bruised and then one waters and introduces rot. I always take my transplants slowly I take it out of the pot, wait a couple of days letting roots callus and then I I plant and then I NEVER EVER WATER for at least 4 days.

I might take one of the branches and try rooting it as insurance. I would take it out again and cut off all the rot back to clean flesh, sprinkle with cinnamon, and re-root it in perlite , NO water till roots form.
hatiora4
10 years ago
Possibly could be Consolea rubescens