RyanVolle Posted October 30, 2012 Before (as in 15 months ago) a few days ago... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bowser Posted October 30, 2012 looks like it may have been replanted, whats the new soil like? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theuserformallyknownasd00d Posted October 30, 2012 Water it? If you have been, is it rotting? Are they bugs sucking it dry ie mealies etc? A bit more info is needed, all you've done is provide photos to giggle at ;-P D00d Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evil Genius Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) Looks like its not getting enough water and is being kept at a too dry/hot place. But yeah, more info needed. Soil looks wrong too. Edited October 30, 2012 by Evil Genius 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanVolle Posted October 30, 2012 looks like it may have been replanted, whats the new soil like? Looks like its not getting enough water and is being kept at a too dry/hot place. But yeah, more info needed. Soil looks wrong too. the soil is vermicompost, just recently transplanted is there something wrong about using vermicompost? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
applesnail Posted October 30, 2012 (edited) the soil is vermicompost, just recently transplanted is there something wrong about using vermicompost? holds to much moisture and is to compacted for cacti you want something that drys and drains quick.sandy gravel kinda soil, mix some gravel and sand with your vermicompost mix..looks like its got some kinda rot by what i can see close to the base..yet the cacti itself looks very dehydrated. Edited October 30, 2012 by applesnail 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bowser Posted October 30, 2012 My guess is the roots were kept too wet in the new soil and started to rot. The rest of the cactus is probably dehydrated, since the roots weren't providing water and the plant was trying to ward off infection. I'd take it out of the new soil, check out the roots or whats left of them and let them dry before trying to replant in more freely draining soil with lots of pumice and grit. Probably also make sure the soil is neutral or slightly basic to prevent future rot. Might be able to graft a healthy section, but probably dicey. Good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RyanVolle Posted November 1, 2012 so basically, i need sand-compost, mixture or pure sand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Bowser Posted November 6, 2012 soil suggestions Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
