Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
Forum rules
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
-
- Registered Guest
- Posts: 129
- https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
- Joined: 13 Jan 2020
- Branch: NORTH SURREY
- Country: United Kingdom
- Role within the BCSS: Member
Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
I watered this once and I am not sure if I gave it too much. The soil is free draining and the plant has turned kinda brown.
- Diane
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 5578
- Joined: 15 Jun 2007
- Branch: None
- Country: UK
- Role within the BCSS: Member
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
Water it! Despite their reputation as being “living rocks” they appreciate being watered once spring arrives. Mine have had several waterings in the last month.
Diane - member of Kingston branch
Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
Growing cacti - balm to the soul!
-
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 895
- Joined: 20 Dec 2015
- Branch: BRADFORD
- Country: UK
- Role within the BCSS: Member
- Location: Birmingham, UK
- Contact:
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
That looks like a tiny pot, so I'd at the very least pot it at normal level rather than half way down, to give it a bit more root room.
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
Scorched? It doesn't look good to me, none of my look like that no matter how dry they are.
BCSS no.33806
Turbinicarpus, Lophophora, Ariocarpus, Lobivia and Gymnocalycium
Turbinicarpus, Lophophora, Ariocarpus, Lobivia and Gymnocalycium
-
- Registered Guest
- Posts: 129
- Joined: 13 Jan 2020
- Branch: NORTH SURREY
- Country: United Kingdom
- Role within the BCSS: Member
-
- Registered Guest
- Posts: 129
- Joined: 13 Jan 2020
- Branch: NORTH SURREY
- Country: United Kingdom
- Role within the BCSS: Member
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
To give more information, it is on a windowsill with other cacti and mostly succulents, and it is above a radiator that can get pretty hot. It gets the morning sun.
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
It really looks dead to me. Knock it out of it's pot and if it is a goner I'll send you another, I've got plenty.
BCSS no.33806
Turbinicarpus, Lophophora, Ariocarpus, Lobivia and Gymnocalycium
Turbinicarpus, Lophophora, Ariocarpus, Lobivia and Gymnocalycium
-
- Registered Guest
- Posts: 129
- Joined: 13 Jan 2020
- Branch: NORTH SURREY
- Country: United Kingdom
- Role within the BCSS: Member
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
yep, shes a goner. root ball thingy is soft. idk how it happened its been on the windowsill all winter Maybe it got cold overnight after watering .
- Phil_SK
- Moderator
- Posts: 5448
- Joined: 11 Jan 2007
- Branch: MACCLESFIELD & EAST CHESHIRE
- Country: UK
- Role within the BCSS: Forum Moderator
- Location: Stockport, UK
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
Noooo, I think that'll be fine! Is the root/stem soft as in squeezable and rubbery or did it disintegrate into mush?
So long as it's not gone to mush, check for and remove any rotten roots and pot it up again (but a bit higher up). Give it a day or two to recover and then water it. It's going to take quite a few waterings over the coming weeks to get it properly rehydrated and ready to grow.
So long as it's not gone to mush, check for and remove any rotten roots and pot it up again (but a bit higher up). Give it a day or two to recover and then water it. It's going to take quite a few waterings over the coming weeks to get it properly rehydrated and ready to grow.
Phil Crewe, BCSS 38143. Mostly S. American cacti, esp. Lobivia, Sulcorebutia and little Opuntia
-
- Registered Guest
- Posts: 129
- Joined: 13 Jan 2020
- Branch: NORTH SURREY
- Country: United Kingdom
- Role within the BCSS: Member
Re: Ariocarpus kotschoubeyanus help
Phil_SK wrote: ↑Sun May 16, 2021 9:21 pm Noooo, I think that'll be fine! Is the root/stem soft as in squeezable and rubbery or did it disintegrate into mush?
So long as it's not gone to mush, check for and remove any rotten roots and pot it up again (but a bit higher up). Give it a day or two to recover and then water it. It's going to take quite a few waterings over the coming weeks to get it properly rehydrated and ready to grow.
The round bit is squishy. Sorry I am lack for better word for it...