Tall Cactus Basal Rot: Thin Species = Cut and Root, Fat Species = Lost

Species Determines Fate

• Thin columnar (Cereus, Trichocereus, etc.): Cut above rot, root top.
• Thick (Saguaro, barrel): Cannot root from cuttings; base rot = total loss.

Photo Essential

Email photo for ID. 6-ft with arms = likely Cereus/Trichocereus (good candidate for cutting rescue).

Cutting Protocol

6+ inches above rot, inspect, callus 2+ weeks, new soil, dry regime.