Arkansas Cactus Frostbite: Wait Until Spring to Assess

Don't Cut Yet

7-foot and 4-foot cacti (likely Opuntia or Cylindropuntia) left out too long. Smaller shows brown frostbite.

Protocol

1. Email photos to gregandkat@msn.com for ID/advice.
2. Wait until spring (all freeze risk gone).
3. Cut only to firm green tissue.
4. Scars will remain but plant recovers.

Brown Thumb Myth

Even experts kill cacti. Frost damage is common in marginal zones. Learn and adjust.