Organ Pipe Cactus Taking Over Yard: Hack Saw, Mark South, Sulfur Optional, Buyers for Cuttings

10 Wide, 12 Tall Organ Pipe in Phoenix—Trim and Keep Alive? Sell Cuttings? Seal Stumps? Owner asks trim method, buyers, sealing. Hack Saw, Mark South, Be Careful (Arms Heavy) Greg: buyers exist but low price for unroote

6-Ft Potted Cactus Fell Over: Photo Needed; Usually Rot or Wind

6-Ft Cactus in 2-Ft Pot Fell, Leaning on Window—Save? 2 Years Growth Owner asks solution. Send Photo; Cacti Fall from Wind or Rot Greg: photo to gregandkat@msn.com. Usually wind or rot causes fall.

First Cactus: Red Moon, 3" — Water When Dry, No Direct Sun, Short Life

New Red Moon Cactus 3 — Tips to Keep Alive? Owner wants watering/sunlight advice. Water When Dry, No Direct Sun, Short Lifespan Greg: unfortunately doesnt live long. Basic care as above.

Aloe dichotoma Root Rot: Smell/Pinch Test, Sulfur If Clean, Cutting If Rotted

5-Ft Aloe dichotoma Light Green, Leaves Falling Brown, Split into Two—Roots Wet Not Rotten Owner cleaned roots, drying, asks trim/treat? dry time? photos available. Smell & Pinch for Rot Greg: unmistakable smell; pinch

Unknown Cactus Numbed Arm: See Doctor, Tetanus Shot; Send Photo for ID

Walmart Cactus 4-5, Deep Green, 3/4-1 Spines, Top Spreading Light Green/White—Numb Arm After Poke Owner asks ID and what its doing. See Doctor, Tetanus; Send Photo for ID Greg: recommends doctor/tetanus. Hes been poked

Cactus Black Squishy Tip: Cut Top + 1-2 Inches, Else Rot Spreads

Couple-Year Cactus: Tip Lightened, Black Squishy Spot—Cut Top or Other Heal? Owner doesnt want it to die. Cut Top + 1-2 Inches Above Rot Greg: if rotted area not removed, spreads to whole plant. Good luck.

Desk Cactus (Grafted Orange Top) Unwatered Year: Water + Fertilizer May Revive, But Graft Shortens Life

3-Ft Grafted Cactus at Desk, No Water ~1 Year, Stem Brown-Green, Orange Top Brown/Spotted Owner in glass pot with soil/sand asks if savable. Water + Fertilizer Might Help Greg: water when soil dry. Add fertilizer. But g

Fallen Saguaro Arm: Cut, Mark South, Callus 1 Month, Plant 50% Sand, Wait Year

Relocated 4 Saguaros 2 Years Ago, One Large Rotted at Base, Fell—Beautiful Arm, Can Replant? Owner asks procedure. Cut Arm, Mark South, Shade 1 Month, Plant 50% Sand, 1 Year to Root Greg: cut from main, mark south side,

Euphorbia hermentiana Wilting, Yellow, Rotting: Winter Overwatering Likely

Euphorbia Wilting, Yellow, Rotting Spots—Cause and Save? Owner asks diagnosis. Winter Rot from Too Much Water Greg: this time of year, Euphorbia rots from overwater. Water when soil dry. Too much and too little look sim

Mushroom in Cactus Pot: Indicates Moisture, Harmless, Fungicide If Desired

7 Cactus, Yellow Fungus/Mushrooms Recurring After Removal—Bad? Owner scoops mushrooms, washes rocks, more appear. Mushrooms = Moisture, Not Harmful to Cactus Greg: wont hurt plant. Fungicide from nursery can suppress. U

Giant Agave Dying: Dead Ends, Black, Bent—Weevil Larvae or Overwatering

Front Yard Giant Blue Agave: Dead Ends, Black Spots, Bent/Twisted—Neighbors Upright Owner told to saw dead parts; asks whats wrong. Agave Weevil Larvae Eat Heart → Rot & Death Greg: same happened to his. Tug center leav

Cat Ate Cactus Top, Now Yellow/Soft: Cut Top, But Rest Rotting—Likely Dead

Month Ago Cat Ate Top, Cactus Yellow/Soft, Cut Top, Rest Turning Soft/Yellow Owner asks what to do. If Fully Involved, Nothing Works Greg: could be heat exposure or rot (usually bottom-up). Check soil: if wet, dont wate

Cactus Seedlings Die at 0.5 cm: Fungicide, Cactus Mix, No Direct Sun, Dry Between Waterings

Seeds Germinate, Turn Red/Brown, Die Before 0.5 cm—Cause? Owner asks whats wrong and how to get past seedling stage. Fixes: Fungicide, Cactus Mix, Shade, Dry Between Waterings Greg: use fungicide at sowing. Cactus mix,

Aloe Vera Stem Rot: Bugs at Base, Let Dry Completely Between Waterings

18-Month Aloes: Leaves Rot at Base, Black, Spreads to Young Leaves, Tiny Insects at Rot Owner asks disease? control? Stem Rot from Too Wet Too Long Greg: bugs = fungus gnats attracted to moisture. Dry completely before

Cut Top Off Cactus: Will Branch Below Cut, No Wax Needed

Cut Cactus Top—Will It Regrow? Sister Says Wax Top to Retain Moisture Owner asks if wax needed or other steps. No Wax! Cacti Heal Naturally Greg: branches from just below cut. Nothing special needed.

Small Round Cactus ID: Mammillaria or Notocactus; Flower Was Glued On

Solid Green, Pumpkin-Shaped, Fuzzy Dots with Yellow Spikes, Dry White Flower on Top Owner wants ID for care. Mammillaria or Notocactus; Flower Glued On Greg: real cactus flowers fall off. Care: bright light, no direct s

Dying 5-Ft Euphorbia (E. ammak/ingens): Rot from Overwater; Propagate Cuttings Carefully

Office Euphorbia Spike: One Stalk Died, Now Other Browning at Base, Softening Owner asks cause and if cuttings possible. Likely Rot from Too Much Water Greg: sounds like E. ammak or E. ingens. Yes, propagate: cut, callu

Cactus Spines in Skin for 8 Months: Normal, Get Tetanus Shot

Friend Fell Into Cholla, Still Pulling Spines 8 Months Later—Normal? Owner asks if normal, tried everything. Yes, Normal—Gregs Son Same with Saguaro Doctor removed what he could; spines surfaced for nearly a year. Recom

Tall Cactus Fell, Damaged Side, Healthy Growth Above: Leave Alone or Cut?

Fallen Cactus: Side Damage, Healthy Growth Above, Small Stems Unaffected Owner asks best action: cut top, cut damaged section, dont want to lose. If Growing Fine, Leave It Greg: damage will scar regardless. Small stems

Planting 4-Ft Saguaro: 12" Deep, Orient North/South

Purchased 4-Ft Saguaro, Only 2.5 Ft Above Ground—Too Deep? Owner asks correct planting depth. 12 Deep OK for Short Saguaro Greg: landscapers plant deeper for stability. Orient N/S as at nursery to prevent sunburn.