You can't undo any stretching that has occurred. It will start growing normal with more light, but the thin part will always bee thinner than it should be. You can cut the plant where it is starting to thin (near the bottom!) and it will put out new stems around the cut. You can also root the top i...

I got this Austrocylindropuntia subulata at Lowes about two weeks ago. It's not shaped evenly. It was like that when I got it. http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/3239_IMG_0023_1.jpg http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/3239_IMG_0025_1.jpg If you look at the silhouette photo it shows the shap...

So I'm very new to this cactus/succulent thing, but I'm not new to photography. I've become quickly fascinated with my new plants. In particular my pachypodium ???. As a result of them capturing my fascination, they make good photo subjects. These are pretty much all macro shots. That's my favorite ...

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I really think it is the P. saundersi x lealii that many growers are producing. Clay pots are the most forgiving, while the soil drys faster, 2 1/2 days is not an issue. The moisture is always wicking out through the pot. Your humid summers won't let the soil dry fast enough to worry about in any c...

Thank you all. Since you mentioned replanting here I'll ask this here, even though it might be more appropriate in a different forum. Should I put it (and my other plants) in a clay pot or a larger plastic pot? I was told at the place where I bought this that the clay would dry the soil faster. I do...

You have gotten a nice selection of plants. The first is definitely Opuntia, but I don't know which one for sure. The second may be a Euphorbia, but which one is quite another matter. Thank you. Do you think that I will be able to confirm which Opuntia it is as it grows larger? Will I really need a...

:wave: As my user name indicates I came to TX from NY. I wanted some plants for my new place, but I travel for work often. This meant I needed something drought tolerant. I got some nice plants at a great place in my new neighborhood, but they didn't come with any name or instruction tags. The one I...

In fact I think it's an Ocotillo. I tried to get some detailed pictures to aide in the ID process. http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/3239_SUC_01_1.jpg http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/3239_SUC_02_1.jpg http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/userpix/3239_IMG_0007_1.jpg http://www.cactiguide.com...

So I just purchased some plants which I thought were all cacti. My initial research has taught me that one is actually a succulent. At least I think so. I know nothing about this stuff I just want to take good care of my plants. Anyway the two that I have not been able to positively ID are pictured ...