Cactus/babies
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I have a cactus that has a whole lot of babies on it. Will it be better off and grow better if I was to take them off??
Patti,
I am sorry for the delay in answering you, have had some computer issues that are now resolved. That depends. Naturally, it was obviously meant to produce those offsets (babies), however, they can be removed carefully if you are trying to achieve a particular look. It will leave marks on the parent plant though, and there is no way to avoid that. It will grow well either way. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Greg
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Greg Simpson
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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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