reshroomED Posted January 20, 2004 I've just come across some photos of a cutting that I sent to a mate in the US. Far left in the first photo. Now, I plant all my cactus cuttings in the ground (bar a few that go into big (wide) pots as gifts -(old toilet bowls with a cactus growing from them make an excellent pressie), and never have seen this sort of tapering. I assume it's due to lack of root-growth/correct nutes but would be interested in anyone's opinion on this. BTW that cutting was taken in March last year - 1m, 5"dia, 6 kgs, and the photos date 02/12/03 (12" from the base having been lost to rot plus enough for a bio-assay). So, the question is are big cuttings a good idea? ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Felix Posted January 20, 2004 Insufficient light causes thin growth- My guess is the cactus in the picture is getting NO direct sunlight... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted January 21, 2004 Agree,the new growth tip should be a bit greener looking.What's the mad looking one in the middle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spaced Posted February 2, 2004 Looks almost like a Euphorbia - given a bit more sunlight this one might start to grow some green leaves around the top. It would be interesting to see if the plant produces any white sap - careful not to get any on the skin / in the eyes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
