In the wild cacti can live for hundreds of years. Indoors they may survive for 10 years or more. The trouble with old ones is that every single knock, scratch or blemish they get stays with them, so they tend to look less appealing as they get older․
The death of a cactus is most likely caused by or associated with excessive moisture around the roots, although factors like a too-deep planting, low temperatures and fungal pathogens also potentially present problems for a cactus.
What does a dying cactus look like?
Dying in the few leaf-bearing cacti (like epiphyllum) is signaled by downward pointing leaves that lack vigor. This gives the cactus plant a general unhealthy look (because it is, right?). It will also appear under watered even when you’ve excelled in quenching it.
How do you know if a cactus is rotting?
Try not to wet the body of the cacti when you water. Not all changes in your cacti’s tissue are rot. Hard, woody cactus material is a sign of aging rather than. Make sure that your cacti is mushy and rotten before you cut.
Why is my cactus turning GREY?
Cactus rot is caused by either fungus, disease or water getting into an open wound on the plant. If a cactus is damaged in any way, it is vulnerable to being infected with disease or fungus spores. It’s also very common for water to settle into the wound, causing the plant to rot from the inside out.
Can a dead cactus come back to life?
Cactus problems that have gotten into the root usually result in a slowly dying plant, while topical issues in the upper body can be treated easily. Most cacti respond well to excising the diseased tissue. …
What to do?!
- To avoid fungal infections of the cactus, try not to wet the body when watering.
- Pay more attention to the wounds on the body of the cactus, avoid the water penetration of there.
- Follow sustainable soil ventilation, water flow – Crush the soil, use a mixture of soil for cactus, have holes in the pot, water it so that it reaches the roots, and avoid the soil being constantly wet.
- In case of parasites or other infections, You can try to re-pot the plant, removing diseased soil and replacing it with sterile soil.
- In case of damaged parts, remove the given part and provide a sterile environment for the wound.
In case of any questions on cacti care, you are welcome to contact Cactus EVN through website, email or social media (instagram, facebook).
Take care of yourself and your plants!!!
