Strontium Dawg Posted September 28, 2014 Ok, so my trichs are in pretty intense direct sun most of the day, and the bridges seem to be leaning towards the direction of the sun, where the pachs are tending more away from it... I moved a few of each into dappled shade today to see what difference it makes. If any. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getafix Posted September 28, 2014 my plants grow straight up, unless they were planted at an angle As do mine.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Micromegas Posted September 28, 2014 My plants grow straight up even after they have been planted on an angle! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quixote Posted September 28, 2014 Please remember that I'm talking about a Pach growing in a pot by the window. I'm sure that if we had the glorious sun you have down under, my cacti would also thrive outdoors and grow straight as arrows Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutant Posted September 28, 2014 once, at the begining of my relationship with cacti, I was told cacti grow only their at their appical (top/tip) meristems.. this is not exactly true... like every plant, and probably even more in the more evolved cacti, as they're more :modern: , cacti read enviroment data very well... a fine example of what I want to say is a minature pachanoi I have in a "bonzai" state , in a rather shady position (whitch btw Haworthias love) ... I have created this from an etiolated tip I rooted and maintained in shade... bringing plants inside offers a possibility of sculpture and creation, alternating bright and shady for months on each side Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gunter Posted September 29, 2014 In some cacti it looks like leaning may come from one side collapsing slightly and one side being fuller, in terms of water pressure... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted September 30, 2014 I'm pretty sure the plants now how to maximise thier photosynthesis ;) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strontium Dawg Posted December 14, 2014 Update: cacti that have put out basal pups have shown a distinct habit of leaning away from the location of the pups to make room for them to grow presumably. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites