Will cacti grow back from roots if pruned to soil level?

whital89 · Post by **whital89** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:25 am

For a couple of reasons, I would like to trim a pad-like cacti to soil level, but would like to know if it will then grow from the existing roots or if this will kill it? Any advice appreciated. Cheers

Post by **ElieEstephane** » Fri Apr 26, 2019 11:54 am

Opuntias are pretty sturdy. However, the more green stems you leave, the faster it will come back.
If you cut it to ground level, make sure to leave some stem for new growth to appear from.

whital89 · Post by **whital89** » Wed May 01, 2019 11:29 am

Thanks very much - will it grow back from brown stem?

Will cacti grow back from roots if pruned to soil level?

Will cacti grow back from roots if pruned to soil level?

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