Problem on the top

[zozo]

Hi all,
I am new here and I have a problem that I would like to solve

This is my Cavti

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and this is the top

SanPedro3_prob.jpg (46.61 KiB) Viewed 1387 times

what I need to do ?

Thanks in advance

[7george]

Not a problem. Could be a sunburn or... a frostbite. Stems are firm, are they? Will be gown out but scars will be seen there for long. You can cut these tips out but will it look nicer or not?

[hegar]

You do not have many options here. It looks like the very top is still alive and will continue to grow. So you could leave it the way it is and keep the stem looking intact, except of course for the dried up ribs.
You could also go ahead and cut off the affected area at a slight slant, so no moisture would collect and remain on the cut surface. Then the plant would respond by producing an offset new shoot just like it did on the stem piece below.

Harald

[zozo]

Thanks friends,
frostbite, can't be, it's a month with no less then 30 degrees Celsius here
I move it to be in the shade maybe it's sunburn.
I will see how it's growing.
It's a new Cacti the other looks good ...

Thanks again
Zozo

[greenknight]

It probably had been growing in a more shaded position previously. It should do fine in full sun, but an abrupt transition to full sun after it had become adapted to shade would explain why it burned.

[Caact]

May be is does not like Gunness, try an ale.

Sorry, could not resist

[zozo]

May be is does not like Gunness, try an ale.

Sorry, could not resist

Yes . this is it , I change it to ale and it's getting better ...
I will take picures soon

[zozo]

Hi All,
Thanks for the help
The pedro is recovering , they all look good now

This is pic ..

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This is the top I was sending before

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The others

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and a new born

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Zozo

[zozo]

I have another Pedro ,
He is growing nice and looks good (I think)

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and a small pops started but have a problem

Pedro_prob_20170807.jpg (146.21 KiB) Viewed 1236 times

can some one help me what to do ?

Thanks in advance
zozo

[greenknight]

Yikes! Looks like scale insects have gone crazy on it. See - http://www.cactiguide.com/cactipests/#scale

[zozo]

Yikes! Looks like scale insects have gone crazy on it. See - http://www.cactiguide.com/cactipests/#scale

Thanks

[hegar]

You can call that pup "Astrophytum asterias cv. Super Kabuto" and sell it for a ton of money on ebay.
Now, honestly, greenknight is correct with his diagnosis: a very heavy armored scale infestation. This plant requires immediate attention.

Harald