Stef is top heavy. :(

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 7:52 pm

http://www.cactiguide.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=2498 <- Has photos of Stef.

Stef is very tall and thin - recently he fell over and I was wondering if it's safe to cut a section from the top of him to balance him up?

I have 30 cacti and I have never had a problem with them as they are small - I just haven't had one as big as him and he's my favourite.

iann · Post by **iann** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 8:56 pm

If you cut a section from the top then the remaining bit will sprout arms. That is likely to make it even more unbalanced in time. But then you can root the section you cut off and grow a more balanced plant. Try to give full sun, the plant will put on more width and less height, much more able to support itself.

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:31 pm

Thank you so much.

Post by **daiv** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 5:15 am

Yes, Iann's advice is sound as usual. This one is definitely stretched out from low light conditions. Acclimating it to full sun as much as possible would be very good for it.

Fiona · Post by **Fiona** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 10:09 am

Thank you. I will move him to a sunnier place and hope for the best.