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title: "This is about an hour after cutting my cactus that had root rot. It’s…"
description: "This is about an hour after cutting my cactus that had root rot. It’s a little brown around the vasculature still - do I need to cut more? This is the second…"
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author: "CK"
published: "2025-09-14T19:28:43.159647Z"
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# This is about an hour after cutting my cactus that had root rot. It’s…

_Posted by CK on 2025-09-14_

This is about an hour after cutting my cactus that had root rot. It’s a little brown around the vasculature still - do I need to cut more? This is the second cut.

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## 3 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2025-09-14

Based on the usual length of mold and rot roots, as long as you cut about an inch past any visible external discoloring, you should be good

#### SWDK replied on 2025-09-14

I agree and let it stay dry completely for at least 2wks plus after this cut NO WATER.. In my best opinion.

#### CK replied on 2025-09-14

Thanks! You think the little bit of brown at the core is ok?

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