Cereus Basal Rot: Cut Above, Callus, Re-root

Emergency Surgery

Cereus yellowing/mushy from soil up.

1. Cut 6 inches above rot.
2. Check cross-section: any dark spots? Cut 2 more inches (clean knife).
3. Callus 2 weeks.
4. Plant in new soil, water when dry.
5. Bright shade, no direct sun.
6. Roots in 1+ month.

Key

Remove ALL discolored tissue. Clean knife between cuts.