LGBTQ+ Poultry Keepers

[JacinLarkwell]

Maybe it's a ferocactus then? A very similar barrel cactus species

No clue

 

[fluffycrow]

No clue

Not saying a succulent photo would fix everything...

 

[TwoCrows]

I believe there was an extensive study done in the 90s where it showed that plant are in fact capable of feeling pain, and even fear! They were able to communicate through their roots as well

basically, yes. It does hurt and "shock" a bit, but in the long run, I find it works best for me. As I've mentioned before, roots are slightly overrated when it comes to succulents. For my more "temperamental" succulents I try to be more careful

I totally believe plants communicate and feel pain! So I don't want to hurt them but if it's better for them in the long run, then it should probably be done. I take it it's best to repot and clean the roots on a dry plant vs a freshly watered one?

 

[fluffycrow]

I totally believe plants communicate and feel pain! So I don't want to hurt them but if it's better for them in the long run, then it should probably be done. I take it it's best to repot and clean the roots on a dry plant vs a freshly watered one?

Yup! Working with dry soil is SO much easier!

If you don't feel comfortable with going full excavator mode on those roots, you could work on just taking out the soil around the actual root ball, and just messaging the roots a bit

 

[JacinLarkwell]

 

[fluffycrow]

Looks like a ferocactus to me! What a beauty!

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[JacinLarkwell]

Looks like a ferocactus to me! What a beauty!

I don't even remember where I got the little dude. He's been around like 4 years

 

[fluffycrow]

I don't even remember where I got the little dude. He's been around like 4 years

He's a slow grower, huh? Hopefully you'll get a flower out of them sometime soon

 

[TwoCrows]

Yup! Working with dry soil is SO much easier!

If you don't feel comfortable with going full excavator mode on those roots, you could work on just taking out the soil around the actual root ball, and just messaging the roots a bit

Thank you for this info! I need to repot a couple plants and wondered if I should mess with the roots. I will follow your instructions!

 

[TwoCrows]

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What a cutie pie! I have that exact pot.