Induction and health issues
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Comments (15)I would say that they are not scale. Scale should come off easily, without leaving the 'dent'/wound/cratch on the leaves. I had scale, on succulents (they seem to like kalanchoe), on ficus benjamina, on a bay leaf plant... They were never difficult to take off, dead or alive. They can be wiped off with moistened cotton ball or tissue/paper towel or q-tip. Some of the marks look like oedema - but you say your plants don't get wet. Oedema happens when plant takes in more water than it can transpire. It starts as small bumps that get darker (not necessarily bigger). Well draining mix, drainage hole in container and not overwatering should help. Some marks look like mechanical damage - could be 'pokes' from plants next to it, from some debris flying (like broken branch), from pests nibbling, from plant falling and hitting something harder, and so on. I would consider also powdery mildew. It leaves scabs on the leaves. It is caused by fungus (I don't think it will kill the plant). IIRC, it gets worse in humid climate. There could be other fungal attacks (like anthracnose or some others - I am not sure how common or rare they are with succulents). Increasing air circulation around plants would be helpful (doesn't get rid of fungal disease, but it is helpful especially in high humidity). Edit to add: oedema - same as edema.......See MoreFerocactus Health Issues: Please Advise
Comments (3)These need full sun- either outside in full sun w/ no shade or in a south-facing window, possibly w/ a grow light as well. If you have it potted up in soil & sand, and you do not live in a very arid or desert climate climate, then your soil is going to hold water way too long & will rot this plant. Is the plant squishy & soft where the yellowed areas are? if so, it may already be rot. Then I would cut cactus off (roots stem & all) where the rot ends & you see only green flesh- a clean, even slice. Lay it out in a somewhat shady spot to callous the cut over about a week. Mix about 70-80% of pumice, chicken grit or sifted, coarse-grade perlit into 20-30% soil, then set calloused cactus in top, put outside in sun or inside right up in a south window, & wait for it to root. This could take months, even up to a year & w/ winter coming, keep in mind that all growth slows considerably. While its unpotted, If the yellowed areas are not mushy, , look for brown, mushy and/or foul smelling roots. If you find those, (or any dried out roots) clip those off. leave the cactus out for a few days, unpotted, to dry out, again again, shaded spot. Then mixup same soil combo I mentioned above, repot & put in same spots mentioned above. If neither the cactus or any roots are rotten, I would still repot & move into same soil combo & location mentioned above to avoid rot from happening....See MoreUpdate on Health Issues
Comments (60)Thank you all for these wonderful comments of support and encouragement! Tina, proton beam therapy is available but it works best for prople who have localized tumors that can be targeted, sparing adjacent tissue. DH’s entire prostate is involved, and there are other factors that make foocused beam radiation a less desirable course than surgery first, then radiation but (from mylimited understanding) irradiation of a wider area of the surgical bed. But, after the surgery and pathology of the tumors and lymph nodes we will have a better idea of what happens next. Another wrinkle here…. my mother was supposed to have until January 31 to vacate her condo, which is closing tomorrow. The buyer has an offer on her home that must be really good as she is offering my mom a significant incentive to move before the end of December. I was able to move up the painting and other work so Mom’s move will now happen Dec. 20th— which to her is at the speed of light. I know it will all be fine in the end but I have a very nervous woman on my hands right now 😳 edited to clarify / give a more accurate response to Tina about decision re proton beam therapy....See MoreUPDATE: DGD Health issue
Comments (33)Happy to hear she is improving and hoping you see that spark return soon. I'm noticing a number of children with mystery illnesses and CRS around us. Several children we know have been hospitalized. Not something we are used to seeing, but all have recovered or are recovering....See Morelalithar
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