Saving a Cactus from Root Rot!

Welcome back to the channel, on this episode I deal with some root rot and show how to propagate a cactus if you do need to cut off the rotted roots. Near the end of the video, i share some care tips and watering guidlines.
Much Love

[@rainbowninja15]

I found this video to be very helpful! Thank you! I do have one question. I have read that when you cut the rot off the cactus, you should let it sit and dry up for a couple of weeks before repotting it. Is this just an alternative method that works just as well?

[@plntfriends]

Hey Lacy, sorry for the delayed reply! I put the corn starch on and then let it sit in the dry soil for a week or so to callous off so to speak. The cornstarch seems to help for whatever reason. I’m sure there is science behind that but I take it at face value since it works. I think that corn starch or not, dry soil or out of soil, it is a good idea to avoid watering and let that happen as you read. Thanks for you comment as it provides some insight I didn’t explain in the video! Much love

[@17711bellybutton]

I laughed more than I should :) Great video !

[@plntfriends]

Glad you enjoyed, thank you! ✌🏻

[@cathloveslife]

I reported my cactus into 2 and the 1 I put into probably a too large a pot, I touched it and it I came off its "leave" separated and they all smelled rotten... do u think I can let thr main cactus let it try and then????? I have no experience with cactus help?????

[@plntfriends]

Sorry for missing this comment. How did you make out? Hope you were successful 🤞🏻

[@74the_magpie]

My cactus is three feet tall and possibly a young saguaro or a Mexican cactus I don’t know. It’s turned brown an hard like wood in the middle. I’ve had it a year n watered lightly four times. Gets good sun. What to do? Poor soil… I d k.

[@plntfriends]

Might be corking? Three feet is a fair size. Don’t stress and see how things go. Much love 🤙

[@BillKillerz]

The culprit is the plastic pot, you need something way more porous lire terracotta pot or something

[@plntfriends]

Good tip for sure. Yeah if it’s not breathing it’s more likely to stay too wet, I agree with you

[@bellalovesben3414]

You can actually save both

[@lega._.27]

I've had 3 cacti for 2 years. And now there is mold or root rot grow and almost took over it 😭

[@plntfriends]

Oh no! Wishing you good luck! 🤞🏻

[@garygilliam1890]

Why did you not check the other catus

[@plntfriends]

Must have forgotten

[@isaacpahl690]

MAKE SURE!! to cut until all of the brown is gone, you want to see only healthy green flesh for success, these cacti did not survive.

[@plntfriends]

Good tip! Thanks!

[@isaacpahl690]

@Plant Friends great video by the way!