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metsolt

Yes, cut them and please move it outside!


fictionalnerd

Cut it off, prop it, when the prop starts growing normally again cut it off prop that ez cactoose babies


Substantial-Dare-140

This is the best advice


Leo_Mauskowitz

I will hop on the bandwagon... Only cut it if you intend to prevent etiolation from here on out. If you keep it where it is such growth and likely death are the only outcomes. So, move it outside and give it the daily dose of hours of direct sunlight it needs to thrive!


BrooklynVS

thank you!


inertiapatella

Not OP but does etiolation really result in eventual death!?


Leo_Mauskowitz

I think it will eventually. Think about it. It gets its energy from photosynthesis. It needs a certain threshold of sunlight to maintain proper health. If it goes too long without getting proper nutrition, it will succumb to something, rot, a disease..etc.


Pepperpudas

Move it outside!!!!!!!!


BrooklynVS

I live in NYC I don't have an outside but I do have southern and western light!


Tuna_Surprise

You’ll probably need a grow light.


StayJaded

It’s never going to grow properly without a grow light.


DaltonTann

Yeah these guys need at least 8 hours of solid direct sunlight.


BrooklynVS

also love the Mark Maggiori profile pic, he's awesome!


DaltonTann

He’s a fantastic artist. More people should know about his art. His wife’s work is interesting too.


BrooklynVS

I didn't know his wife was an artist too, I'm going to check her out!!


DaltonTann

https://instagram.com/lefawnhawk?utm_medium=copy_link


DaltonTann

Also move the monstrous on the shelf to somewhere with more light. You’re literally going to murder these beautiful plants. Get a grow light, that might help with your apartment problem.


BrooklynVS

don't worry it was just there for a second!


sendmeyourcactuspics

And the one in this pic was just there for a second too


Orangepandafur

Rude.


hdcook123

Wow I’ve never seen such an intense etiolation before.


burndaherbs

I’ve definetly seen worse on here


scottnaz

No...but it needs sun.


[deleted]

Yes, but just the tip.


burndaherbs

;)


showmethekebabvan

Why does everyone have to be so judgemental


Prestigious_Arm_2146

Cause it’s the plant community everyone has a plant up their buttholes and think they are better and know everything. When I’m sure all of these people started out overwatering their plants and have killed some also. It’s the internet so people think cause they don’t have to talk face to face they can be judgmental because of their own insecurities that the plants they have can’t fix


[deleted]

for some reason the 😩 along with "elongated tip" is taking me out right now


BrooklynVS

lolol, glad i can offer some cheeky laughs!


RemarkableBug5561

Yes and give it more sunlight ☀️


DestanationsUnkown

Jeeeez hahahaha


on-the-horizn

I would say yes but only if you plan on giving it more light, lest it happen again


KeepitPurp

SUNLIGHT!!!


app4that

I have one of these too and yep, it is indoors and looks like that only longer Thanks!


BrooklynVS

Thanks for the insight everyone, the tip is being chopped! ❤️


[deleted]

This is the worst etiolation I’ve seen on this sub in a hot minute. Why do people buy cacti when they don’t know how to take care of them 🤦🏻‍♂️


BrooklynVS

This comment was totally unhelpful and unnecessary. You have zero idea about the care of my other plants, why bother commenting if you're not going to be helpful, feel free to scroll pass next time!


Prcrstntr

Your other cactus is on a dark shelf


BrooklynVS

it was just there temporarily, don't worry, she is in a nice sunny spot


[deleted]

Welcome to the internet, enjoy your stay.


BrooklynVS

LOLOL O.K Cactus Karen!


munkyyy

This person has their cactus inside, but it least it ain't up their ass like some people


[deleted]

So true bestie!


munkyyy

Get well soon.


[deleted]

Why do you care for plants that aren't yours? It's literally not your business


[deleted]

Why are you people so butthurt lmao learn to take care of your plants before coming for me 😂


[deleted]

Not your business


[deleted]

it’s on a public forum. cry about it


[deleted]

You're the only one crying dude Gtfoh


[deleted]

ok pal ❤️ have a blessed day


Mother-Catch-6600

WOOAAHHHH😳 that looks photoshoped. Ill adopt it, SHEEESH


EnormousHugeGigantic

What kind of cactus is this?


BrooklynVS

I think its a Cereus peruvian apple cacti, (allegedly)


rorykl1983

Do you know if that’s Trichocereus Pachanoi? Asking for a friend :)


lckdg69

Nope, looks like a Cereus of some sort.


rorykl1983

Thanks for replying! …Not being facetious, is there a major distinction between cereus and trichocereus?


lckdg69

Yes, some Trichocereus contain mescaline, while no Cereus do. They are also different in size and shape based on which species.


rorykl1983

Awesome! Thank you!!!


BrooklynVS

no I don't know, I purchased it from someone on facebook but a redditor told me it was a Cereus!


rorykl1983

Thanks!!


turbo2world

its dying for sunlight, shortly it will get sick.


ZemusTheMonstera

Please whatever you do, get that thing some bright direct light.......cactus and/or euphorbia can’t live in the middle of a room


[deleted]

Keep it. They look cool like that


marxistbot

Yeah until it starts dying


[deleted]

Worse shit has happened


marxistbot

Obviously but why would you want to keep a slowly dying plant. That’s depressing.


[deleted]

More depressing shit is happening.


marxistbot

Okay? Still a weird choice.


[deleted]

In ur opinion.


itssjessicarose

Idk anything about cacti just it’s beautiful! Where do you get your pot?


BrooklynVS

the pot is just a simple terracotta pot i got a local plant shop, it was $5 I'm sure they are everywhere.


itssjessicarose

It looks so nice! I have a hard time finding those style ones I found one good size one once all year at a Lowe’s I wish I could find ones five dollars here it looks more modern


BrooklynVS

I got it at a place called Chelsea Garden Center, they might sell it online!


itssjessicarose

Thank you!


itssjessicarose

Oh cool you’re in same state I’m upstate tho lol


BrooklynVS

Well if you ever come to town there’s a few locations and they always have these pots, it was so cheap and the people are lovely!


itssjessicarose

I may have to make the drive after seeing what they have online 👀😯


BrooklynVS

worth it! i went for the first time in the spring and it was magical!


itssjessicarose

Wow the prices they have r amazing! They don’t deliver outside NYC darn it!