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title: "The original stalk is discolored and the other branches were dying so…"
description: "The original stalk is discolored and the other branches were dying so I cut them off. Will it grow more or should I cut the remaining branch off and start…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/HuW5iD6Dw9tomIxqsiCYrW"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Katty"
published: "2026-02-17T15:58:44.312799Z"
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# The original stalk is discolored and the other branches were dying so…

_Posted by Katty on 2026-02-17_

The original stalk is discolored and the other branches were dying so I cut them off. Will it grow more or should I cut the remaining branch off and start over, it has ariel roots, and if so how do I do that.

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