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Expert: Greg Simpson - 1/10/2007


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I HAVE A BEAUTIFUL BARREL CACTUS ,BUT IT IS SO TALL IT WONT FIT IN MY BOW WINDOW ANY MORE . CAN AND HOW SHOULD I TRIM THIS PLANT, CAN YOU JUST CUT OFF THE TOP?


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Dear Brian,

If it is a barrel cactus, you can cut the top off, but it will changes it's appearance dramatically. It may also branch from just below the cut area. Yes, you can cut off the top, but you are just delaying the inevitable. Hope this helps.

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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