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by mickster4
Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Waiting to root
Replies: 1
Views: 777

Waiting to root

Oreocereus trollii had root rot. I cut the rot off, dried and calloused. Replanted in dry soil about 2 weeks ago. Kept out of direct sunlight. Should I move it into the sun now and how long before you think it will start throwing roots?
by mickster4
Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:46 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cactus Callus
Replies: 6
Views: 2316

Re: Cactus Callus

Yes, it's normal. The cut part will dehydrate and shrink a lot more than the epidermis. I wouldn't be in any hurry with a big cut area like that, another week or two at least. They often start to put our roots when they are ready, even if they haven't been replanted. If this happens, with lumps and...
by mickster4
Thu Mar 18, 2021 3:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cactus Callus
Replies: 6
Views: 2316

Re: Cactus Callus

cactushobbyman wrote: Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:43 pm Normal, next time taper the cut end.
Will this cut hurt anything? How long should I wait yet to replant?
by mickster4
Thu Mar 18, 2021 2:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Cactus Callus
Replies: 6
Views: 2316

Cactus Callus

I have an Oreocereus trollii (old man of the Andes) that had some root rot. I cut off the rotten part and put cinnamon on the cut to prevent fungus. Waiting for it to callous to replant it. This is a week so far. My question is, does this look normal? It looks like it is sucking in the cut part if t...