Someone I know keeps carnivorous plants around and they use this larvicide for fungus gnats on their seedlings. Active ingredient is BT… Bacillus thuringiensis spp israelensis.

Ecological Labs AEL20036 Microbe Lift Mosquito Control Aquarium Treatment, 2-Ounce https://a.co/d/hVZgRtw

Those look very healthy.

I’ll have to check the local code for greenhouses. Our HOA is tolerable right now. A few years ago I ran to be on the board because things were getting ridiculous as you say. Did two years and got out while I still had my sanity. Tried to be the voice of reason and was often successful.

I lived in SD for many years. The last place I lived (before moving here) was in the San Carlos region (near Santee). The various micro-climates there surprise people from the eastern US. I was a member of the SD club for 12 yrs. I was a librarian, an annual sales director, and a board member (nice...

2~4 mm size of zeolite grit is used as the top-dressing for both asterias and Ariocarpus. Same material is used for both. In case of Ariocarpus, the grit has no special benefit for germination. The grit can form air gap between the bottom of seedlings and potting-mix. This air gap can minimize the ...

Fred, they’re in a deep pot with a healthy amount of pumice.

Thanks Tom. I’ll keep caring for them the same then. I’ve only lost two so far. The San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society is a great resource. Many growers and enthusiasts share their knowledge freely. Yes, I’m a few miles inland in the suburbs. You can count on it being 10F degrees warmer than b...

Hello everyone. First post here. Long time horticulturist taking my first steps growing cactus from seed. These asterias seedlings are three months old. Sowed them in 50/50 mix of pumice and sieved cactus soil that was cooked for three minutes in the microwave. Got close to 100% germination. Kept th...