Scale or scarring? 🤔
Apparently this posted twice, somehow... Sorry for the double post, folks!
I've got this #dragonfruit cactus that I got from @Colin a few months ago and I've noticed these light brown markings on it... I'm entirely unsure if there's more of them than when I first got it cuz my memory sucks butts... Anyways, what do y'all think? It's it anything to be worried about or is it probably nothing?
Also, is it normal for the edges to be brown like that?
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I've got this #dragonfruit cactus that I got from @Colin a few months ago and I've noticed these light brown markings on it... I'm entirely unsure if there's more of them than when I first got it cuz my memory sucks butts... Anyways, what do y'all think? It's it anything to be worried about or is it probably nothing?
Also, is it normal for the edges to be brown like that?
#cactusclique #pestcontrol #socalgreg #socalcacti #happyplants #plantsmakepeoplehappy #plantaddict #planttherapy #WickedValkyrie #BackPorchBois
@SirLiquorice @RJG @KrunchyWrapz @dreamlettuce @roxyvivien
4” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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@dreamlettuce some seem to get corking or scars no matter what and you can’t do anything about it. Especially San Pedro cacti. It’s very common for them to get black spots and scars for no reason. And also certain euphorbia. I have one that always gets corking and they even warn you about that before you buy it so you know to expect that.
Same as my other comment, if you try scratching and it easily comes off, I say it’s scale and start treating.
I really don’t know where they come from but even if one plant appears to have scarring, it’s best to just start treating all to eradicate them. I suspect one of my OG succs might have it and that’s why I haven’t been able to fully get rid of it between my little succ corner in my other room.
But with these, I do know that they somehow scar because they don’t like certain waters? But even then, I don’t understand how succulents can scar if nothing is touching it…unless a fungal disease is in place OR a pest. Either way, I’d treat and keep an eye out! 🫶🏽
Edit: sorry if it sounds like I’m rambling, I’m talking in my head and typing as I do 🤣🤣
I really don’t know where they come from but even if one plant appears to have scarring, it’s best to just start treating all to eradicate them. I suspect one of my OG succs might have it and that’s why I haven’t been able to fully get rid of it between my little succ corner in my other room.
But with these, I do know that they somehow scar because they don’t like certain waters? But even then, I don’t understand how succulents can scar if nothing is touching it…unless a fungal disease is in place OR a pest. Either way, I’d treat and keep an eye out! 🫶🏽
Edit: sorry if it sounds like I’m rambling, I’m talking in my head and typing as I do 🤣🤣
Pretty sure it a just normal cactus scarring from old cuts/scrapes, kind of like a touch of corking but not at the base - just its way of protecting it's self... But, I could be wrong? @SirLiquorice will def know 👍🏽 😊
@roxyvivien @PlantMompy thank you! I've been so paranoid about it but honestly couldn't decide what it was so I waited to post about it... 😅
@Colin is your mama plant wild grown? Just wondering, been curious ever since you posted about your multitude of props way back when. Lol I'd also love to see a picture if you feel like posting one. In my head it's huge and magnificent. Lol 🖤✌️
@SirLiquorice Definitely have a few of my cacti and euphorbia that have corked but sometimes it looks more “natural” than pest…if that makes sense? 🤣
Thank you @SirLiquorice I'll keep an eye on it, but glad to know it's probably nothing to worry about (:
