[Arid_gardener] Re: Raise the Roof

[OlinMiller]

You probably a columnar cactus.  There are several varieties.  The only way 
to stop it from growing is to cut off the top.  It would probably not kill 
it but it might not be very attractive.

Olin
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From: <kevans at accessus.net>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:35 AM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page
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> kevans at accessus.net
> I contacted my Extension office in Illinois and was referred to your 
> organization.  I have a cactus in my sunroom that is about 20 years old. 
> My son had gotten it from somewhere (we can't remember where) when he was 
> little.  The cactus is now about 8 feet tall and will soon reach the 
> ceiling.  I have not been able to find anything to help me identify the 
> name or how to care for it.  I need to try to stop it from getting taller, 
> but I am worried that if I cut the top off, it will kill it.  The cactus 
> also needs to be put in a new pot but I don't know how to handle it to 
> keep it from breaking or my getting hurt.  I have pictures I could send if 
> anyone feels they could help me.