HELP!!!!

Hello,

I need your assistance; my cactus is sick! I was outside the house during 2 weeks and, on my return, my old friend was sick (He is 15 years old!)!

First, here is hes description : Column-like cactus 2,5 m in height with 7 right coasts (approximately, it resembles tall and large phallus!?!) He never made flowers but has some growths growing on him. On those growths roots are seen.
The problem: The base seems very dry and the coasts are breakable. The top seems too wet, rotted... It is green rather dark with tasks brown reddish.

I am very anxious... Which would be the best thing to do to help him?

thank you, Janick

Good evening! I would cut off the rotten part as soon as possible. Let the wound where you cut dry. If you are successful in saving your cactus, eventually growth will start again. What was the temperature while you were away? Perhaps it was too cold for your plant. I wish you the best of luck in saving your old friend. Francis

Dear francis,

This morning my frind was all dry... the perts that seemed rotten are know dryed and breaking... Should i give him water of is this to late....

I guest the temperature was normale during i was away because my roomate was here! He told me he did'tn give him more water!!"

thank you for your help!
Janick

No rot is good news! If the temperature was normal, how long had it been since you last watered it? If you are afraid to water your "friend", try mising it. Good luck! Excuse me for not writing in French but I'm pressed for time and this is quicker.