I don't remember Christmas cactus looking like this… Do you?
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melissacovell
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New to Cacti...is my Christmas Cactus supposed to look like this?
Comments (14)Interesting to see how many different opinions one plant can generate. Mentha, perhaps Xcacti are different but many plants -- particularly orchids and succulents develop a purple/red cast when growing at the upper end of their light limit. Growing them at that point is not necessarily a bad thing. Bleaching/burning, at least IME, general occurs when such limits are exceeded or, even more commonly, when plants have not been properly hardened off. I do see the one bleached/beige spot I believe you are talking about but if the plant was getting too much sun there would be more than just that one spot affected. So I would have to disagree with "too much light" I also don't believe I would up the pot size. However, a number of the segments do seem to be lacking in "plumpness". I would suspect a watering issue -- either insufficient watering, or too much water resulting in root loss....See MoreI don't remember planting this!
Comments (8)No fur, no light green "V". Looking closely at some of the Melilotus pictures, though, I see slight serrations on the leaf edges, but these leaves are smooth. I suppose that there are quite a few varieties, though, and maybe that accounts for it. Would you pull it or keep it? It's in a back yard bed that has been fairly neglected. I'm trying to get rid of the berry canes (I know, good luck with that, right?) and nurture the spectacular peonies there. After the peonies there are only two struggling roses and a spindly clematis. Does clover run rampant and take over, or would it be OK to leave it? The flowers in the pictures are attractive....See MoreI Don't Like the Looks of This!
Comments (11)Hi, Jim. I have similar looking fungus in my yard in the warm summer months. I have seen it in three areas of my yard where large water oaks used to grow. In two spots, we never had the stumps ground; in the other area we had the stump ground (which really just means to about 10" -12" under ground - the deeper parts remain to be broken down on their own). In this last area, we brought in an additional 10" of dirt to make a raised bed on the spot where the tree had been removed. We planted a crepe myrtle, a silver bell tree, a rose (Marie Daley) and various annuals and perennials. During the third summer after the oak was removed and the new bed was made, I began seeing this type of fungus in the bed. I looked at lots of fungus pictures on line (many types look very similar) and guessed it was probably some type that helps break down dead oak. I asked at the local garden store if some kind of fungicide would help stop the fungus, and they told me that it was probably just from the oak roots breaking down and that the process would continue (even if stopped temporarily with a fungicide) until the remaining oak roots had decayed. Now with the warm weather setting in for this year, it is starting to come back. I have gotten to where I just pick up the ones that grow on the ground, but some do grow adjacent to a plant and can encircle the plant if not picked up while small. My crepe myrtle gets it around the trunk every year (I know it is planted over some of the larger roots that remain under ground). I try to carefully break it off with a trowel, but have to repeat the process every month. Smaller plants that get encircled will just come up with the fungus, so I have to decide whether to lose the plant or keep the fungus(which will continue to grow in size). So far, none of the plants have seemed to be harmed by this fungus, except for the small ones that get accidentally pulled up with the fungus. Once the weather cools down in October, the fungus goes dormant until the following May or June when the weather really heats up again. Hopefully my experience will be helpful to you. Kathy...See MoreDo you go out looking like crap and don't care?
Comments (27)Count me in with Bronwynsmom. I take it from my grandmother. She always got up and dressed, touched up her hair, etc. Said it helped her face the day. I of course have play clothess, etc. and I work in the yard, outside a good bit. Doesn't mean I run out anywhere in those clothes though. I'm usually a sweaty mess after yardwork. On days at home, I'm very casual (yoga pants, etc. alot, shorts and tanks in summer), but not hole-y, ripped up clothing unless doing something really nasty or heavy duty yard work. I don't wear alot of make-up at any time, but if I'm going out, I'll put on a touch. I have a wash and go hair style, so it's very easy and quick to do my hair. I'm not a fan of sweats as they are not attractive on most and we don't get cold enough that often for sweats around here. There are some cuter, updated, less bulky sweat pants, cardigans, etc. out now. I feel better if I've made an effort with my appearance. It never fails if I go out looking not so hot, that's when I'll run into the most people. Bronwynsmom, it's very private here and I'm often out back in my nighties, so I get the t-shirt and undies. Your story cracked me up!! tina...See MoreRob Blomquist
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