Mixed Mini Cacti Pot: Rot, Collapse & Replanting

Diane had a 4-inch pot with 5 cacti for 10 months. Burro's tail sprouted and she potted the fallen leaves. Another plant sent up a shoot, leaned, and collapsed. She suspected root rot from overwatering and asked about replanting survivors.

Greg agreed rot was likely from excess water. Mixed pots often combine incompatible species. He advised repotting the healthy plants into separate containers with fast-draining soil to prevent fungal spread.

Action Plan

• Discard rotted plants and old soil.
• Repot survivors individually in cactus mix.
• Water sparingly; let soil dry completely.
• Burro's tail (Sedum morganianum) prefers more water than desert cacti.