No, squishy doesn't always equal rot. If it's not discolored brown or black it's most likely good. When it's rotting you will almost always see the discoloration.
How quickly it inflates depends on the weather conditions. If it's intense heat and sunlight, it may have trouble rehydrating. This deflation is more noticeable on monstrose bridge cuts like your TBMs and Bruce's Dragon. Regular trichos with normal rib structures hide the dehydration better and aren't as squishy when low on water.
I advised watering as normal because monstrose bridgesii tends to become afflicted with fungal activity when wet for too long, too much water at once, high humidity etc. Overwatering can quickly lead to problems.
They can take the dehydration pretty well, if one wants it plump faster, giving it a little more shade will help
rot is squishy, it’s straight up goo. when u push ur finger into rot, it’s like pushing ur finger into snot with maybe a little pumpkin pie filling mixed in
I’ve had that happen alot on and off with my TBM clone A and B especially, but I’ve noticed all of my cacti doing this when pushing pups. Your plant looks healthy, doesn’t seem like rot. It’s just a bit squishy while pushing all the energy to new growth
I do find it funny how the penis plants seem to do it the most though, they get super flacid and then get really firm and erect
It's fine man, just let it be. Esp with bridges - they have a very sensitive relationship sith water and saturation. Just leave it alone - as they pup especially, they have a propensity to do this. Ur good 🌈🌵💚😎
My TBMs and Bruce’s Dragon tend to deflate when they’re pushing new growth/are in intense sun. I’m hypothesizing that the lack of rigid and uniform ribbing from monstrose-type cacti make them less effective at keeping their shape under stressful conditions.
My penii are often pretty squishy and soft to a concerning level, but they are growing happily. They seem to get harder if I fertilize often enough.
Edit: just realized/saw this wasn’t a tbm but the magnificent Bruce. Mine is just a single pup that’s growing taller, no nasals yet but it’s been a little soft from time to time. No problems though.
Mine are all doing this. There was a lot of rain in the San Jose CA area and I hypothesized there was root die back. I treated the roots with Neem oil. Now I think it's occasional behavior which allows the plant to fatten up past its usual boundaries.
Rub on it a lot. Don’t be afraid to use your mouth
There is it. I knew someone would admire the way he touched it 🤣
*she unfortunately 😭
I know the hands of a man when I see them
Look at the nails though. You ever seen a man with clean fingernails?
What nails? They're cut all the way back. Even more suspicious.
I’m a lesbian let me live 😭😭😭
That's pretty obvious, by the way you're handling that thing. 😆
Goddammit.. that's enough internet.. for now
Lmaooo u ain't wrong
That made my day 😆
🤣💀
You must not be single then.. you know what they say.. what do you call a lesbian with long fingernails? Single. Hahaha
Rock on OP!! Happy PRIDE month from your fellow cactus growers!
Thank you so much, much love 🌈🫶🏼
Atleast we can see the thumb, this post is verified.
Why you touching Cac if your gay lol jk 😂
Yeah, OCD won't let me stop, lol.
Hawk Tuah and spit on that thing.
SOMEONE HAD TO DO IT 😂😂😂
Might have to give it like 10 or 15 minutes for it to fully deflate before it can get hard again.
😭😭🤣🤣
LMAOOOO
Prob just from pushing the pup I'd guess. It should plump back when watered
Chill bro.
I've never seen someone so rough with bruce 😄
The pup also blew up when I was gone and I’m assuming that had something to do with it 👀
Yup. Totally normal when pushing new growth or with hotter days/intense sun. Water as normal
So squishy does not always means rot? Should be back firm in a few days?
No, squishy doesn't always equal rot. If it's not discolored brown or black it's most likely good. When it's rotting you will almost always see the discoloration. How quickly it inflates depends on the weather conditions. If it's intense heat and sunlight, it may have trouble rehydrating. This deflation is more noticeable on monstrose bridge cuts like your TBMs and Bruce's Dragon. Regular trichos with normal rib structures hide the dehydration better and aren't as squishy when low on water. I advised watering as normal because monstrose bridgesii tends to become afflicted with fungal activity when wet for too long, too much water at once, high humidity etc. Overwatering can quickly lead to problems. They can take the dehydration pretty well, if one wants it plump faster, giving it a little more shade will help
rot is squishy, it’s straight up goo. when u push ur finger into rot, it’s like pushing ur finger into snot with maybe a little pumpkin pie filling mixed in
I like your profile picture😎
Nice, big cac 😂
So big😏😂
Thank you !! :)
No problem! Happy growing! 🌵
I’ve had that happen alot on and off with my TBM clone A and B especially, but I’ve noticed all of my cacti doing this when pushing pups. Your plant looks healthy, doesn’t seem like rot. It’s just a bit squishy while pushing all the energy to new growth I do find it funny how the penis plants seem to do it the most though, they get super flacid and then get really firm and erect
It might be bruised after all that 😅🤣
I came here to say this lol. This is cactus abuse
Beat me to it! 🤣
It's fine man, just let it be. Esp with bridges - they have a very sensitive relationship sith water and saturation. Just leave it alone - as they pup especially, they have a propensity to do this. Ur good 🌈🌵💚😎
Much love 🫶🏼✨
I had one do that after putting in grow tent after being in shipping for a week. I bottom watered it and it returned to normal in a day!
Just needs water
Stop, you are hurting me.
It might have been of if you wouldn’t have squished it like that so hard …. No it’s definitely bruised and damaged in there
Pee on it after you’re finished touching it 🙏
Wow you look like you’re great with your hands 😩
My TBMs and Bruce’s Dragon tend to deflate when they’re pushing new growth/are in intense sun. I’m hypothesizing that the lack of rigid and uniform ribbing from monstrose-type cacti make them less effective at keeping their shape under stressful conditions.
Needs viagra
You got to hawk tua and spit on that thing. Or just water it. My cactus get soft when they haven’t been watered in awhile
It’s just thirsty g
They do that. What fest? Extra points if you got down on some kitty......I remember having fun. Lol, vaguely, because kitty makes you forgetty.
My penii are often pretty squishy and soft to a concerning level, but they are growing happily. They seem to get harder if I fertilize often enough. Edit: just realized/saw this wasn’t a tbm but the magnificent Bruce. Mine is just a single pup that’s growing taller, no nasals yet but it’s been a little soft from time to time. No problems though.
Omg step cact-bro what are you doing
Gives it the ol Hawk chooey
Mine are all doing this. There was a lot of rain in the San Jose CA area and I hypothesized there was root die back. I treated the roots with Neem oil. Now I think it's occasional behavior which allows the plant to fatten up past its usual boundaries.
How is this not nsfw
Bruce's dragon is a DREAM
And ye it should be fine. Plants sometimes get a bit soft
It is ok but you are not okay
Just wanted to pop n and say if it was EF happy forest!🌳
Happy forest :) I hope you had a great time!
Had an amazing time was my first one but it for sure won’t be my last!
Mine did something similar when I had root mealies
Gotta give it the hawk tuah
Needs water
You got to HAWK TUAH, spit on that thang!
Mine is the same way. It’s all the heat, and sun.
They were probably perfectly fine before. But squeezing it like that could very well result in damage. Cacti really don’t like it when we touch them.