Cactus Help Needed: Cactus Appendages(?)
Sarah Michelle
6 years ago
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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
Help needed! Sickly cactus in need of diagnosis.
Comments (2)Those little bumps do look to be scale. I've been lucky enough to not have to deal with scale, but I'm fairly certain you treat them like meallybugs. First remove the ones you can see by picking them off. Then gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and a solution of rubbing alcohol, a few drops of liquid dish soap, and dilute with a little water. You will have to do this over and over till they are gone. Check once a week. Each time there should be less and less. Once you are for sure they are gone repot into new mix and clean the container really well:). Still keep your eye on the plant. All it takes is a couple that you missed. Keep this plant away from all other plants:)! While doing this treatment keep out of direct sun. Goodluck;). Here's a YouTube video:) that you may find helpful:)....See MoreHelp with cactus needed
Comments (2)We need some info, too....See MoreNeed help diagnosing a cactus issue
Comments (2)They need repotting into porous soil and a larger pot. I’d guess the discolouratoon, which I think is cosmetic only and not indicative of rot, is due to the roots getting strangled. ETA - there are a million and one soil opinions. IMO, you should have a gritty mix, but this is highly dependent on the species - there are very many tropical jungle cacti. The easiest way to do that is 50% perlite and 50% C&S soil, sifted to remove the major and semi-major bark chunks. From there, you could have endless variations, but some things should be used and some shouldn't. To use: pumice decomposed granite stones, depending on the size leaf mold scoria coir To not use : sand, unless its particle size is large (bigger than 1/8 inch)...See MorePlease help! Black spots on pencil cactus? Need help identifying issue
Comments (1)Hi Melissa Chow, It may be a fungal or bacterial infection. In some cactus plants, I have seen these black spots spread through wounds....See MoreRob Blomquist
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoSarah Michelle
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