Is this what overwatering looks like?
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carletonexotic
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Is this what overwatering looks like?
Soil was bone dry but this oreocereus looks like it's rotted from the inside. Is this what overwatering looks like, or is it another problem?
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In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the arid bed: agaves & anything hardy!
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In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the arid bed: agaves & anything hardy!
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el48tel
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Re: Is this what overwatering looks like?
Yup. You're not wrong.
Only this afternoon, disposed of a Mammillaria senilis which looked similar.
Only this afternoon, disposed of a Mammillaria senilis which looked similar.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Is this what overwatering looks like?
Yes, it can result in roots or the base of the plant rotting and then spreading up the stem.
FWIW, your plant is/was an Espostoa, so less cold hardy and maybe more rot prone than Oreocereus.
FWIW, your plant is/was an Espostoa, so less cold hardy and maybe more rot prone than Oreocereus.
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carletonexotic
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Re: Is this what overwatering looks like?
Ahh thanks for that. Was sold to me without a label so assumed it was oreocereus. Good to know for next time! 
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BCSS #54601 (LEEDS BRANCH) /// instagram.com/carletonexotic
CACTUS & SUCCULENT MAP OF THE UK {CONTRIBUTE HERE}
In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the arid bed: agaves & anything hardy!
BCSS #54601 (LEEDS BRANCH) /// instagram.com/carletonexotic
CACTUS & SUCCULENT MAP OF THE UK {CONTRIBUTE HERE}
In the greenhouse: ariocarpus, astrophytum, copiapoa, lophophora...
In the arid bed: agaves & anything hardy!
Re: Is this what overwatering looks like?
Water is certainly involved but the appearance is that of an infection produced by Pythium debaryanum.
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