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Can wrinkly leaves be a sign of root rot in succulents? View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago | Pests & Diseases
are hens and chicks deer resistant View answer
Asked 2 ´years ago | Sempervivum heuffelii 'Irene' [exclusive]
Why are the house finches eating my sedum? View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | Sedum hybridum 'Immergrünchen'
SIGNS
Small, black gnats flying slowly and resting on wet soil
Look similar to fruit flies
TREATMENTS
Help soil dry out completely by reducing watering frequency and increasing airflow and sunlight
Make a gnat trap: pour a couple splashes of apple cider vinegar and a few drops of dish soap into a cup, cover with plastic wrap, then poke a finger-sized hole in the plastic; keep near plant
Rep Read more
my cactus is turning yellow at the bottom of roots View answer
Asked 4 ´years ago | More Succulents > Cactus
Asked 3 ´years ago | Delosperma cooperi - Trailing Ice Plant [large]
SIGNS
Clusters of tiny black, green, yellow, white, or pink dots
Sticky residue on leaves
TREATMENTS
First, isolate plant to prevent spread of aphids and repot with new soil
Most effective strategy: spray directly with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
Wash aphids off with a strong blast of water
Introduce ladybugs into your garden to preda Read more
SIGNS
Mass of fuzzy, gray to brown mold spores
Dusty mold spreading from broken, damaged, or dying leaves and stems
TREATMENTS
Remove any dead or dying plant parts (clean scissors with bleach before and after)
Apply a copper soap fungicide every 7-10 days until mold is gone
Reduce watering frequency
Water soil directly and gently shake excess droplets from leaves Read more
SIGNS
Hard, round black, brown, or gray bumps
Weak, wilted, or yellowing plants
TREATMENTS
Spray with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) daily until insects are gone
Gently scrape off scale with a card
Remove affected leaves and stems
Spray with soapy water solution (three drops of soap in two cups of water)
Spray with diluted neem oil (one teaspoon in a quart of water) a Read more
How to identify and treat fungus gnats? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Pests & Diseases
How to identify and treat mealybug? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Pests & Diseases
Asked 2 ´years ago | Sedum Sunsparkler® 'Lime Twister' [large]
