Officially a cactus clique member!
Y'all I am officially a member of the #cactusclique finally! My cacti from @EAS came in the #plantmail today! A couple pads fell off in transit, so I'm propping them... (:
#wishlistplant:
#angelwingscactus ✔️
#paperspinecactus ✔️
#happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #socalgreg #socalcacti #wickedvalkyrie #opuntia
#wishlistplant:
#angelwingscactus ✔️
#paperspinecactus ✔️
#happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #socalgreg #socalcacti #wickedvalkyrie #opuntia
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@EAS @SirLiquorice I usually spray new plants in case of unwanted travelers, but I'm new to cacti. Can they handle a rubbing alcohol/peroxide solution, or should I go with a gentler soap/oil/water/baking soda solution?
@WickedValkyrie just look at them closely for any pests. I don’t think you need to spray them or anything. Some cacti can get damaged or scars from alcohol but it may not damage those. Bonide 8 doesn’t seem to harsh so maybe something like that. But wouldn’t worry too much. If you don’t see any mealy bugs or anything then it should be okay. I have had sprays of some kinds and alcohol damage some cacti worse than the bugs did so I try to avoid it if I can. Systemic poison granules in the soil can work as a preventative. Bonide makes it.
@WickedValkyrie that’s what I did with my last large cactus I got as a preventative is I used bonide systemic poison granules in the soil when I repotted it as a preventative. But don’t use that on or near any plants you’re going to eat.
Thank you @SirLiquorice I'll look into possibly getting some of that! (:
I'm so glad they had this little guy for only $15! I've wanted one for months! Lol
@AnnMarie420 isn't it nifty?? I saw @SirLiquorice's and I just had to have one! Lol
I'm so glad they had this little guy for only $15! I've wanted one for months! Lol
@AnnMarie420 isn't it nifty?? I saw @SirLiquorice's and I just had to have one! Lol
Love that paper spine cactus. @SirLiquorice has a gorgeous one too.😊