my cacti has a browning base since i brought it home a few mths ago there was no care instructions w/ them i was wondering how often do i water them and why is the base turning color//////my cacti didnt have the name listed but it is a cacti aprox 4 " high w/ a small ball like flower w/ spines on top and the stem has 3 flat sides can you help
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03-03-2005, 04:05 PM #1
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Hi Daisy,
Water when the soil dries to the touch. Let the water drain through and don't let it sit in water for more then a few minutes. The browning could be from overwatering or just the aging of the stalk. Some cacti get a bark-like covering of the stalk as they age.
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