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What to do with cactus arm toppling over plant?

FairmeadFairmead Posts: 1
in Problem solving
What should I do with this cactus? Should I take the whole arm off? If so where about? What about those aerial roots? Any suggestions most welcome.  

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  • Paul B3Paul B3 Posts: 3,154
    Was the original grafted plant one of those hideous chlorophyll-less bright orange Gymnocalycium mihanovichii cultivars ? These are grafted by the millions as novelty plants ; (they rank alongside painted heathers in aesthetic appeal) .
    The main cactus stem is Hylocereus undatus , a semi-epiphytic species which is frost-sensitive . It can be easily re-rooted if wanted , but makes ultimately an ungainly amorphous mass of no particular appeal . Cut the stems near the aerial roots , leave to callous for a few days and then re-pot into a free-draining mix ; as above , make sure of an even light source .
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