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planting a broken cactus arm
Hi, someone gave me quite a big cactus arm that broke off the main plant
about a year ago. They say it's still possible to plant it and grow it. Is this true? I've planted arms that have only just dropped off with considerable success. I've planted it in cactus compost, I'm just wondering how often I should water it. And in what quantity. I haven't watered it yet. Any advice appreciated! Tom |
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planting a broken cactus arm
On Apr 11, 8:15*am, Tom wrote:
Hi, someone gave me quite a big cactus arm that broke off the main plant about a year ago. They say it's still possible to plant it and grow it. Is this true? I've planted arms that have only just dropped off with considerable success. It is very likely to be true. How big is it? I've planted it in cactus compost, I'm just wondering how often I should water it. And in what quantity. I haven't watered it yet. Any advice appreciated! Sounds like any cut surfaces have already had plenty of time to heal. I'd mix the compost with grit sand and gravel in about equal measures to make it even more free draining, and then give it some water (aka a good drenching). Don't water too frequenly or leave it standing in water that is the fastest way to kill them. The compost should be allowed to become almost bone dry between waterings. At this time of year in spring almost anything will root. Regards, Martin Brown |
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planting a broken cactus arm
Tom writes
Hi, someone gave me quite a big cactus arm that broke off the main plant about a year ago. They say it's still possible to plant it and grow it. Should be. Is this true? I've planted arms that have only just dropped off with considerable success. I've planted it in cactus compost, I'm just wondering how often I should water it. And in what quantity. I haven't watered it yet. Keep soil just slightly moist, enough to let it know that it's worth putting out roots, not enough to risk rot. Any advice appreciated! I'd be inclined not to 'plant' it but to use a couple of sticks to secure it on the surface of the soil. In nature, it would expect to be lying on the soil, and then put roots out from the end bending down into the soil. But you'd probably like it to be growing in a vaguely upright position, hence the support. But you're an old hand at this! Have confidence in your knowledge! -- Kay |
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planting a broken cactus arm
Tom wrote:
Hi, someone gave me quite a big cactus arm that broke off the main plant about a year ago. They say it's still possible to plant it and grow it. Is this true? I've planted arms that have only just dropped off with considerable success. I've planted it in cactus compost, I'm just wondering how often I should water it. And in what quantity. I haven't watered it yet. Any advice appreciated! Tom Assuming that the cut end had dried out and calloused over, I'd put it in dry silver sand and leave it in a place that isn't too cool or too warm(around 15 - 20°C), with reasonable light. -- Jeff (cut "thetape" to reply) |
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planting a broken cactus arm
Martin Brown wrote:
On Apr 11, 8:15 am, Tom wrote: Hi, someone gave me quite a big cactus arm that broke off the main plant about a year ago. They say it's still possible to plant it and grow it. Is this true? I've planted arms that have only just dropped off with considerable success. It is very likely to be true. How big is it? Big, 6 or 7 inches long and about 2.5 wide. I put it straight into the only pot available - one without a hole in the bottom. I think it would be best if I move it into one with drainage so I can do soak / totally dry out cycles (this has worked before). Would anyone disagree with this? Thanks very much for the replies. |
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Hi there,
It is possible. May I ask the type of cacti? Thanks Quote:
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