Help, Snake!
bob_cville
7 years ago
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Need help identifying snake, please :)
Comments (2)That is a Texas Ratsnake (Pantherophis obsoletus). They are one of the more commonly seen snakes in the eastern half of the state and into central Texas. They are harmless predators of rodents and birds....See MoreHelp with snake plant turning mushy!
Comments (38)Plant Lady, Seems you have a disease. There are a few that could spell disaster for you. One is Anthracnose of Sansevieria trifasciata. "This pathogen is host specific to Sansevieria and will not infect other crops. This disease first appears as small brown spots that often looked water soaked. As the disease progresses these spots will become increasingly larger and have the ability to completely stretch across the entire leaf. Dr. Norman’s research is showing that preventative sprays of these chemicals are effective at controlling Sansevieria anthracnose: Pageant, Heritage, Torque, Concert, thiophanate methyl, Affirm, Palladium, Disarm, Cease and Milstop. This typically isn’t a crop that needs to be sprayed and might present an opportunity to pick up some extra chemical sales in the south. There is no cure for this disease, prevention only so staying on top of this disease is key." Second is red spider mites. "It is better to use 3 in rotation if you want to eradicate them. Some good ones are Floramite, Avid, Pylon, Forbid, and Akari." You have to inspect the ends very carefully to see if it is mites or even something like meales. Myself, I would buy some cheap mouth wash with alcohol and make sure it does not have fluoride in it, some do. Mix a spoonful of Baking Soda in and shake well and spray down the plants in question. May help....See MoreHELP! Snake Plant
Comments (10)Hi Karen, yes it was, i just received it today. There was a heat pack but it didn't seem to be working. I did bring it inside and water it right when it was dropped off but I was still very unhappy with the results. My dragon tree that was shipped in the same box came out perfect. Can't help but feel like this one was struggling before they boxed it up. I did email them but i hate not trying to help it. Do you have any thoughts on if it was under/over watered or what went wrong based off the pics? I repotted it about an hour ago. Thank you for your help!...See MoreNeed help with snake plant
Comments (4)That pot seems kind of deep, bottom most soil may still be somewhat wet. What kind of soil is that in? When was the last time you changed the mix? Is that soil hard to the touch? Re-reading your comments, leaves curling inward suggests thirst. Sorry for all the questions, but things like this are often drainage & or soil related. I'd say water it, water it well, 'til it comes out the bottom. Then wait a week & see how it reacts. Don't know where you are in the US, but the North Atlantic has had some hot weather already. 2.5 wks w/out water seems too long a time IMO. If mine, I'd unpot, check the roots & use the occasion to change all the soil to Cactus & Succulent soil & Perlite, mixed in equal parts. If you choose to do this, pls. remove all the old mix by crumbling it off w/ your fingers. Then wait a day or 2 after repotting before you water it....See Morebob_cville
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