Parodia Magnifica - Etiolation

It has been long since my last post. Recently, I have open a new cactus blog, but after much consideration I still prefer this blog. It was such a waste to let go this blog.

The picture show how has my Parodia magnifica which was brought on November become. It was heartbreaking to see this. I guess the sunlight over here is just not enough.

Poor light, especially in heat cause this plant to became like this (elogated stem). The pot size for this plant is also small, and after repotting this plant last year, someone tropple over it while walking the stairs and after a very rush repotting, a large amount of soil was lost through the hole beneath. Does this also lead to this poor growth?

Parodia Leninghausii that was not taken care of

No worries, the picture on the right is not a result of what my Parodia leninghausii has become. I brought the Parodia leninghausii on the right about a year ago.

I cannot really remember how it looked like a year back then, but it was definitely not like this. This was a result of not taking good care of it. After buying this poor cactus, I take care of it for a few months. As time goes by, I become more lazy and lazy and I forgot about it. It only received water once a month in this hot and humid weather here. Now comparing this two picture, I feel so ashamed and sorry for this poor plant.

The challenge is how do I save this plant now? It lost it's long golden spines, and it is now so 'skinny' and shivelled.

Parodia Leninghausii

Parodia Leninghausii- My favourite cactus!

Brought on November 2010 and reported into a larger pot. Love it's harmless golden long spines. However, take note that there are still some very short and sharp which still can hurt you.

The second picture was taken on January 2011 for a better picture. Still my favourite species=)

Parodia magnifica

Parodia magnifica

The sister of my Parodia leninghausii. Brought on November 2010 and reported it into a larger pot. Just like how it's name sound, it is a magnificant plant once it mature with its large yellow flowers.

The second picture was took on Januaryu 2011 for a better picture. The plant did not grow slanted, it was repoted slanted. My bad repotting skill.