Thank you Fernando!
I watched a YouTube video about saving Desert Roses from root rot. This little Latino lady was very impressive! She was cutting the rot out with a spoon, like a potato, and then stuffed it with cinnamon. She then left the plants out of any soil until it dried completely and hardened. She said not to plant until the bottom was hard and dry.
I already repotted mine in very sandy cactus mix (before I watched that video)🤨 I pulled everything wet and funky out from the root ball, but I didn't try to cut every soft part out. There was a huge, empty cavern on one side. I didn't see any rot. I stuffed that with a little styrofoam and sandy mix.
One thing I definitely noticed was something that felt like a wet paper bag in the rootball. I think it was the skin from the underside of the trunk. Feels just like the skin from a potato. I posted a photo. I hope that wasn't all trunk that rotted away!
I haven't seen any leaves grow since I got it, but it is budding.
Should I give it a chance in the dry soil? It's totally dry. Haven't watered at all. I misted it a few times. I was hoping it would improve with time. The plant does have lots of healthy, white roots. This may be a stupid question, but: do I want the white roots to dry out too, or just the underside of the trunk? Don't the roots need to stay moist? I only mean when dealing with root rot.
I appreciate your help. Everyone's help!
