Echinopsis question ... body splitting

[el48tel]

I have a hybrid which seems to have "split" its body parallel to the ribs/axis of the body.
Why does it happen?
Will it grow out?
Will it allow the plant to deteriorate?
What can I do to prevent others from doing this?
I know the body will not be a show plant, but the flowers and breeding potential remains, if the plant doesn't die.

[edds]

A couple of mine did it last year Terry. Other than looking unsightly it doesn't seem to have affected them. They're growing fine but not flowering (but then not many of my plants are flowering this year )

[el48tel]

A couple of mine did it last year Terry. Other than looking unsightly it doesn't seem to have affected them. They're growing fine but not flowering (but then not many of my plants are flowering this year )

C'est la vie!

[Chris L]

I've had that happen too.

Probably too much water.

[Cidermanrolls]

I suspect this was down to rapid growth.
I find Echinopsis pretty tough so I expect that if you just make sure the wound can dry out, is will callous over.
The plant will likely carry the scar for most of its life, but pups could hide it in time.

[rodsmith]

I've had that happen too.

Probably too much water.

[el48tel]

Thanks guys for your reassurance