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by whtroze5
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:16 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: sick cacti...soil issue!?
Replies: 2
Views: 384

sick cacti...soil issue!?

Hi all. I have an about 2 inch columnar cacti. I think it's of the C. aureus type. Anyway, I noticed the last few days it just wasn't looking right, almost as if it was shrinking. So I took a closer look. Well still the same size, but did notice crevices like it's starting to "buckle" unde...
by whtroze5
Thu Aug 23, 2012 5:53 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Possibly sick Columnar...losing color??
Replies: 0
Views: 469

Possibly sick Columnar...losing color??

Hi everyone. Hoping someone can help out and I thank you in advance for any advise. My Columnar cacti "Fluffy" is the oldest of my cacti family. Had it 2 years now, never had any problems, and always looks healthy...that is until 2 days ago. I noticed the nice dark green color was fading. ...
by whtroze5
Wed Jun 06, 2012 6:13 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: HELP HELP. Sick cactus...hoping not to lose the whole plant!
Replies: 3
Views: 643

Re: HELP HELP. Sick cactus...hoping not to lose the whole pl

Hi all....just wanted to thank you for your advise. I did try more sun and water and at first the baby pad did perk up some. Unfortunately it did not last and it started to "wilt" quicker and even appeared to start rotting at the top. To ensure the safety of the whole plant I took the risk...
by whtroze5
Fri Jun 01, 2012 7:45 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: HELP HELP. Sick cactus...hoping not to lose the whole plant!
Replies: 3
Views: 643

HELP HELP. Sick cactus...hoping not to lose the whole plant!

Hi all....I am new to this forum, but am a cactus lover for many years. Currently I have 6 cacti. All must be kept indoor in pots due to I live in Wisconsin and the weather isn't great for them often. Anyway, on to my problem: About 3 months ago I noticed my cactus Silkie the 2nd (yes I name them......