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| This is one of my favorites among my cacti. The coloring is just so vibrant. Well, it was vibrant. I want to say maybe a few days before we moved - so, about 2 weeks ago, I think? - I noticed some of it seemed to have dried out. Which, of course, means that portion has died. With the move, things have been so hectic that I haven't really had time (or remembered) to post pics and ask, so maybe at this point it might be too late to do something...?
Here's the Copper King:
Here's the healthy section:
Here's the dead section:
And a view of the soil (in case that helps at all):
Copper King is supposedly hardy to 32F; it was an inside plant before we moved, but it was inside when I first noticed the dead portion. I rarely water my cacti. But it's in the soil it came in, so that may be a factor. Any suggestions on what to do? Should I cut off the dead part and repot what's left? It's outside now - should I bring it in? Change the soil? I'd really hate to lose it. It was a lucky find at Wal-Mart and I don't know where or when I'll find another one.
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Follow-Up Postings:
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- Posted by cactusmcharris 4 / Interior BC (My Page) on Thu, Dec 8, 11 at 22:36
| CG, That looks too far gone to reasonably expect a comeback, no matter how loving the care*. *Speaking of which, theoretically it's not a goner - it would need some assiduous treatment. |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert CA (My Page) on Thu, Dec 8, 11 at 23:28
| Cactus, :( Given my thumb, I imagine that such "assiduous" treatment is beyond me; but what might it entail? |
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- Posted by cactusmcharris 4 / Interior BC (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 12:04
| Grafting the viable parts onto a healthy cactus (the scion onto the stock). |
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- Posted by chaparralgirl Sonoran Desert CA (My Page) on Fri, Dec 9, 11 at 13:14
| Hm. Yeah, I think that might be beyond me at this point. I'm sure it's not that difficult, it's just not something I know how to do at this point in time. :( I appreciate the feedback, though. As always. Thanks, Cactus. |
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