Hi All, I know this literally a worldwide forum but I figured I'd try this anyway. We have/had a fairly large Espostoa (probably lanata) at roughly 8 feet high which was mostly knocked down by careless tree trimmers doing necessary cutting on eucalyptus. There were plans to move or donate the main p...

Another option would be to take big stem cuttings, or maybe even try to split off a stem where it branches at the ground, so it may already have roots. I've considered that. I'd be willing to do that as well but it's going to be a part of a larger solution come that time. It's a big plant and it's ...

Thank you both! Lucy, that's an excellent suggestion. If and when we decide we wish to remove it, we'll start with the Huntington and hit Cal Poly next. I've got many fond memories of the Huntington and my wife's partial to Cal Poly since it's her Alma Mater. I'm so glad I found this site! Thanks ag...

Thanks all! That's exactly the kind of information I wanted. You guys are great! Since it's not common at full growth, I'll leave it alone. If I ever do decide it needs to be go ( I have to say it's position has been problematic many times as a cactus next to the only walkway leading in or out can b...

Hi All, So I've got a cactus that my Grandmother planted decades ago on our property. I was told it was something special but no one has been able to tell me why. I don't think it's native to SoCal but could be or could have been transplanted. I've tried looking through the guides but I can't see an...