Cactus/top heavy cactus
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my cactus is a trichocereus camarquensis and it only seems to be growing at the top which is making it wobbly as its getting bigger than the bottom part. Any ideas what I can do??? thanks
Sorry I am so slow in answering. I ma not very familiar with is cactus but believe some are grown specifically as a hanging plants. You could cut it and start a more compact plant, being sure to let it callous first and then put it in damp sand. Than you can also see what happens to the bottom. It may develop some arms. I wouldn't do that till Spring. In the mean time stake it so it's not wobbly and make sure it's in the right size pot. For a columner cactus the pot should be 1/3 the size of the plant. If you stake, remember not to water till Spring. It is dormant now and doesn't require water till March. Before you do anything do some research on the computer to determine growth characteristics of the plant and then decide.
If you send me a picture and tell me how large it is perhaps I can be of more help.
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Maureen
Expertise
I can answer questions regarding the care and propagation of cactus and succulents and would actually group these together as folks often mistake one for the other and often their care is quite different. I also have a cold hardy cactus and succulent garden that has been quite successful. The subject in regard to classification of type is enormous and I wouldn't be able to answer all questions by any means. It is really IMPORTANT TO INCLUDE A PHOTO if at all possible and LET ME KNOW WHERE YOU ARE FROM, especially in terms of climate.
Experience
I have learned by reading books, by trial and error and by consulting with folks with much more knowledge. I have primarily grown C&S for the last 20 years.
Organizations
Cactus and Succulent Society of Massachusetts.
Education/Credentials
No formal training. See experience.
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