mimzy Posted November 22, 2013 I re-potted a big loph and her three pups two weeks ago now. Tonight I noticed that one of the smaller pups has gone a little squishy on one side. The other two and the big parent are fine. Is there anything I can do/should do to save it? Does it need saving? I was think of cutting him off and trying to dry him out on some perlite. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sallubrious Posted November 22, 2013 Did you cut the pups off and plant them all separately ? You normally don't give them any water until after they have roots, so it really depends on how you've done it. What are they planted in ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quarterflesh Posted November 22, 2013 when in doubt cut it off. save the rest of the plant before it rots into it 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Posted November 22, 2013 As soon a s I see any spots of rot Im suspect. Take a good close look and no water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cimi Posted November 23, 2013 In my experience their texture can vary normally with season and other changes in conditions. Unless you can see any visible difference I wouldn't cut it open. Can you see any rust-coloured rot? Is the skin broken or marked? If not, I predict it will come good on its own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mimzy Posted November 24, 2013 Sorry about the late reply guys, has been a crazy weekend! Ok, so the lophs were re-potted into 50/50 cacti mix and perlite substrate. No water has been given for over a week now. I didn't separate the pups from the parent to re-pot, they all went together. Over the weekend I cut off the offending pup from the mother plant. Both wounds on the pup and mother plant were doused in sulfur powder to callus. The pup is in a Chinese food container drying out and the parent plant it outside but undercover. Thanks for the advice, I'll keep you updated on how it all turns out. Generally speaking though, I suspect I may be killing my plants with kindness. I have read a lot of guides on growing loph that strongly recommend they don't get full sun to prevent burning. At the moment they are housed out the back of my place under a pergola. They get full sun for probably 2 hrs a day then only filtered light. It quite damp out the back of my place which makes me think fungus might be a problem. I will look for a better spot for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
