Trouble diagnosing sick cactus -- help please (with photos)

[trudithnjudith]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks to everyone who has been posting photos and answers regarding sick plants, however, after reading dozens of posts, I'm still unsure what has happened to MY much-loved, formerly dark green cactus. Too much water? Sunburn? Can anyone tell from these photos?

Best,

Trudie

[iann]

Looks like it lost its roots a long time ago.

[Tony]

Its hard to say Trudie, but unfortunatly it looks like its to late to save this one.
Is it loose in the pot and or all squishy inside?

[trudithnjudith]

That's what I was afraid of, but thanks to both of you for weighing in. I guess instead of a diagnosis, I needed an autopsy. It doesn't seem loose or squishy, but now that I'm convinced it's beyond repair I'm more free to poke around. Thanks again.

[CactusFanDan]

I'm fairly certain that plant is deceased. Looks like it lost it's roots to rot a while ago and then proceeded to dessicate. RIP.

[trudithnjudith]

I'm afraid you're right, Dan. May all of your plants fare much better.