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Jan 21, 2021 11:00 AM CST
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Name: Emerson A
Canada (Zone 6a)
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Hello all! I was hoping you could help explain what's going on with my friend's Easter cactus! The base of the stems have gone white. I want to bet corking, but I can't find any reliable photos to compare corking on other schlumbergera. Could it be some disease instead? They explained that they water when it appears limp, and may be mildly underwatering. It was repotted 3 months ago and they believe the roots were also very compact, if that matters. It also sits in a south-facing window but it does not receive direct sun due to the soffit. Please help, if you can! Thank you very much!

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Jan 21, 2021 4:35 PM CST
Name: Daisy I
Reno, Nv (Zone 6b)
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It looks great!
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Jan 21, 2021 6:17 PM CST
Name: TK
Ontario, Canada (Zone 6b)
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Yup, just corking. The base of the stems are just becoming sturdier to help support the plant. Smiling

I have four of these, and all of them have woodier bases like that.
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Jan 21, 2021 7:40 PM CST
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Name: Emerson A
Canada (Zone 6a)
Region: Canadian Native Plants and Wildflowers Dragonflies Cat Lover Bee Lover Lover of wildlife (Raccoon badge)
Lover of wildlife (Black bear badge) Growing under artificial light Container Gardener Plant Lover: Loves 'em all! Cactus and Succulents Sempervivums
@macrocentra and @daisyl thank you both so much! I had to be sure. I'll let them know Smiling
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