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PlantCryptid

I just was gifted two cacti that are in really really rough shape. I think they have a chance of surviving but any suggestions for helping these guys out?? The bigger one literally had maggots on it 🤢

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  1. Evil Plant Dad

    But why would you want these? Plants are cheap.. you’ll spend the same money fighting pests and repotting as just buying them new. Those are hardly gifts

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    • PlantCryptid

      Plants are not always cheap. Even if these particular ones might be, as long as they’re still trying to live then I think it deserves a shot. Also it’s WAY more satisfying to look at a plant growing happy and healthy and know that you’re the one who brought it back to life.

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  2. Cherrybergher

    I love rescuing plants. You learn so much in the process. On the left, I would cut off the dead lower part. Let them dry at least a week out of any direct light and then repot with some rooting powder. Looking at the left I would do the same but likely only let it dry a couple days before potting up with rooting powder.

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