Healing a Split Top on a Tall Pilosocereus

Wind-Split Cactus Tops: Fungicide and Dry Rest

A 5-foot Pilosocereus pachycladus fell in high wind; each stem split 4–6 inches down from the top. No pieces broke off.

Treatment

1. Dust cracks with fungicide/insecticide powder or Rootone.
2. Gently approximate cracks if possible.
3. Keep completely dry; bright filtered light.
4. No water until healed.
5. If rot develops, cut tops off.

Outlook

Scars will remain but plant can survive. Fungicide helps prevent rot entry.