2nd pic

[Neil]

expanded to this

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neil

[Vic]

Sorry to say Neil but it looks beyond rescue, the rot has spread too far. Rot needs to be dealt with asap and is a matter of cutting out any damaged tissue until you reach clean tissue with no signs of rot, the cut area/s can then be treated with yellow sulphur etc.. and left to callous over.

[Andrew H]

Seems like the rot has gone through to the other side as well and at the top of the plant (or could be the angle and light of the photo).

[iann]

Ugly!

[Neil]

thanks for the information
whats the most annoying thing is why this has happened

cactus funeral today then

neil

[Vic]

Yes Neil it's sometimes frustrating when there's no apparent reason. There could be several reasons such as damaged roots or damage to the plant body, overwatering/insufficient drainage etc. etc..

[Phil Hocking]

Take a look at this site if you want to try and save it by grafting a piece. I lost my Mammillaria stella de tacubaya to rot recently and was going to try it but the rot had gone too far. If you can get a clean slice of rib and cut it like a slice of pie (there's a picture on the website) you are in with a chance



Phil in Somerset, UK

[Tina]

Hi Neil

What Gymno is it?

[cactiilluminati]

RIP