Wednesday, February 28. 2007
We Get Questions
More Questions about the winter freezes.
Q: Well I've heard both sides now. One party says leave them alone and another says trim the dying flesh of my 15 year old cactus. It appeared to be getting worse with time so now I've trimmed it. Did I do the right thing and is there anything else I can do or fix if I did the wrong thing?
Richard
A: Richard,
If the flesh was turning black... trimming was the best action you could take. You should clean and treat the trimmed area with household hydrogen-peroxide, put in a spray bottle or use a paint brush. Treat it with the 'peroxide several times over the next week or so. It will help the wound heal and help stop any infection.
Good luck,
Hap
Q: Well I've heard both sides now. One party says leave them alone and another says trim the dying flesh of my 15 year old cactus. It appeared to be getting worse with time so now I've trimmed it. Did I do the right thing and is there anything else I can do or fix if I did the wrong thing?
Richard
A: Richard,
If the flesh was turning black... trimming was the best action you could take. You should clean and treat the trimmed area with household hydrogen-peroxide, put in a spray bottle or use a paint brush. Treat it with the 'peroxide several times over the next week or so. It will help the wound heal and help stop any infection.
Good luck,
Hap
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