Cactus/Rapidly growing Echeveria cactus
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Hello Maureen,
I live in Phila, Pa and I bought an Echeveria "Black prince" cactus this past Spring. It's growing rapidly and I'm wondering if its growing too fast (its an indoor plant). I'm having trouble uploading the pictures, if you provide an email address I'll send the pics to you. Two long stalks have grown from this plant; one is about 11 inches and the other maybe 13 in. The stalks are now bending over from their own weight. Flowers are just now beginning to form at the top and I worry that these stalks will start dropping close to the floor soon. I recently tied them to a stick to keep them supported- is this normal? I know nothing about plants, I only bought this one because of its beautiful dark colored leaves. What do you think?
Dear Tina,
My e-mail address is moken_33@yahoo.com Echeveria typically develop long stalks with small flowers at the ends so I wouldn't worry. If you plant isn't getting enough sun, the stalk could be longer as it reaches for sun, but you'd also notice the plant fading in color somewhat and becoming elongated. After the flowers bloom you can cut them off at the base of the stalk. If you'd like to send me a photo, please do.
Hope this helps,
Maureen
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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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