Cactus Spines...

Plantcelot · Post by **Plantcelot** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:43 pm

I have this little problem which is quite annoying. I have a tendency to break cactus spines when I’m planting them

I´m very curious about the spines but this type of info is hard to find. Will the spines ever grow back?
Is there a way to promote new spine growth?

iann · Post by **iann** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:55 pm

They won't grow back.

Post by **daiv** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 1:57 am

Kitchen tongs are usually pretty gentle on spines.

Plantcelot · Post by **Plantcelot** » Sun Oct 08, 2006 2:38 am

I am really glad that I asked this question. I wish I’d know this a couple of months ago when I really got into cactus. I think this type of info is very important for the new cactus collector. I already bought several cactus books and one of succulents and they don’t mention anything about this. Before posting my question I did an extensive search on google and found no info either...

I will have to try the tongs method in order to avoid breaking the spines. I will be extremely careful at planting from now on and will check the cactus I buy to try to get the ones without the broken spines.

To the new cactus collectors remember this:

BEWARE CACTUS SPINES DO NOT GROW BACK !

Thanks guys, very valuable info