HELP MAH CACTI

[buntablade]

Hey guys,

Just received my order of:

1x Echinopsis Pachanoi

1x Echinopsis Lageniformis

 

Got them through SAB (removed Comment) They are both in a pretty bad way in regards to what looks like rot but i am no expert, What i didnt realise is they come un-potted in a tube... How long can they survive being un-potted? it must be an easy 4-5 days now. Also what kind of soil / perlite etc do i use? And if this is rot will it heal by itself or are they as good as gone??

 

Appreciate your input all.

Cheers

Edited March 16, 2011 by buntablade

[DeadStar]

Hi mate, I'm no expert but cactus can survive a long time unpotted.

I have a few non active cactus and I use a mix of

course sand

perlite

Good soil

Organic cactus fert

 

Cactus and succulents are tough and can survive a lot of punishment

And still come back to life with a little t.l.c

 

Hope it helps a little

[Reverend]

Have a read here it applies to the cactus family HERE

You can purchase speciality cactus mixes or make your own as DeadStar has suggested.

[buntablade]

Reverend, DeadStar,

Thanks for the replies and the info guys. I will have them potted first thing in the morning i assumed perlite and course sand would be the way to go. I think all they need is a new pot and home to settle into, Should perk up after that. If what looks to be like "rot" spots dont dissapear SAB has offered me a full refund. But hopefully these babies work out

 

Cheers guys, appreciate it.

[skrummy]

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[Kandahar]

What T. Pach clone was it mate? Do you know?

 

Peace

~Kandahar