Help! New to Cacti plants
jayc1993
7 years ago
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new to cacti - non-spike cacti ID
Comments (5)Thanks guys! Now that I have a name I was able to find a pic that looks just like my plant and it does look to be a Haworthia Attenuata. I'm not able to get it closer to a window but it does lean towards the windows behind me which are pretty large so I'm guessing it's "seeking" out the sunlight on its own lol. And I will make sure not to over water it. I put it in fresh soil and I'm going to let it sit like that for a while because the soil seems to have a bit of moisture to it already. Thanks again!...See MoreHelp new cacti ID and everything is dying :/
Comments (7)Do not use sulfur, that's for fungus & other. That yellow stuff looks like something that was applied for decoration. Yes? Often times the seller (of cacti & succulents) will use different things (spray paint, artificial glued on flowers etc.) to make the plant more attractive to buyers. These artificial enhancements are usually detrimental to the plants health. Some sellers only care about getting your money. They don't care about the plants long term health. This is a very sad & ugly side of the plant trade. Many sellers will go to great lengths to dip into your pocketbook. Beware of anything unnatural to the actual plant or it's soil. If you do decide to buy a plant as described, try to remove any questionable material('s) when you get it home. Good luck. H....See MoreHelp to identify Cacti plants please
Comments (10)Toni Those are spray-painted succulents (not cacti) - you can see that new growth (center of the rosettes) is already different color, green as they should be. The spray paint may start rubbing/peeling off so if that happens don't be alarmed. During that time they may not look that attractive, but hopefully will grow out of the 'fake colors' fast. They are probably echeverias. All succulents need good drainage - containers with drainage holes, and well-draining 'soil'. They don't like sitting in wet soil. Lots of light is important, otherwise they will stretch looking for light....See MoreNeed help for identification of my plants including cacti n succulent
Comments (1)Gymnocalycium is the genus, but as far as species I don't know....See Morejayc1993
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