Cylindropuntia Molesta Odd Bend

[Dude]

I bought this Cylindropuntia Molesta in August, I bought it cheap 5£. I thought it was worth a shot.

I was hoping it would draw towards the sun and get erect but nothing happens.

My therory is that it's not getting any water and perhaps that's why it's not stiff and therefore not erect. Perhaps it's another issue alltogether?

Just to be on the safe side. I though I'd ask if there could possibly be something wrong?



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[Tony R]

Looks healthy to me.

[Lyn]

such a COOL plant, it has such character, I LOVE it :-)

[Peter]

Seems OK to me, just needs support with a cane for a year or two. This will help to strengthen the stem so that it can take the weight of the top growth.

[Dude]

Thanks for all the posts.

@Peter, thans for the info, I will give it some support.

[RAYWOODBRIDGE]

Looks quite normal to me for this species ( it does tend to lean and grow a little on the wild side ) but a good cutting back every two years or so makes for stronger growth from the base.

Ray

[Dude]

Looks quite normal to me for this species ( it does tend to lean and grow a little on the wild side ) but a good cutting back every two years or so makes for stronger growth from the base.

Ray

Hi Ray.

That's good to know. Thanks.