Cactus/SAGUARO CACTUS BLACK INSIDE
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WHAT WOULD CAUSE A SAGUARO TO TURN BLACK INSIDE AND LOSS ITS ROOTS SYSTEM? would it have a fungus?
Marlene,
Usually it is cause by either too much water or too much cold or both. We had a very cold snap this winter that damaged a lot of plants, including saguaro's. Unfortunately, that black stuff signifies the end of the plants life. It will eventually fall over, so if it is really big and close to your house, you may want to have it professionally removed. Sorry for the bad news.
Sincerely,
Greg
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I can answer questions regarding planting, transplanting, care, propagating, identification and general information. The questions can be about cacti and other succulents from North and South America and Africa.
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Collecting cactus and succulents since 1974.
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