Treva
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These plants do NOT like to sit in water...make sure you have them in well draining soil...I use Jungle grow 60% and perilite 40% this has worked for me. You can also use a cactus soil. I drill extra holes in my pots. They Love the heat and like water when its hot but need to drain through.
Gloria cut off any soft spots on the caudex...all that is mushy dont leave any rot as it will spread, after you have taken all of the rot off sprinkle with cinnamon, and let sit for a day or two before repotting. It is very important to do this right away!
I am not an expert, and have learned this the hard way!
As for trimming I have done it at all different times, not sure what the best time is but I will try to find out for you, I know I have done it in all the seasons! lol
Gloria cut off any soft spots on the caudex...all that is mushy dont leave any rot as it will spread, after you have taken all of the rot off sprinkle with cinnamon, and let sit for a day or two before repotting. It is very important to do this right away!
I am not an expert, and have learned this the hard way!
As for trimming I have done it at all different times, not sure what the best time is but I will try to find out for you, I know I have done it in all the seasons! lol
I just found out that these plants can't take sitting in soaking wet soil. The plant at the top of the page was in a container that holds water in the bottom of the pot which kept the soil soaking wet. I didn't realize how wet the soil was staying. I keep them outside and we've had some rain lately. I was going to repot it in a better container when I noticed the bottom of the trunk on one side was soft. Upon farther investigation, that side was rotting away!!! I have it in a better pot with good drainage now. I hope it will survive.
Treva, when do you trim yours?