Lynn's a true cactus fan and this video shows it!
If someone gave me a specimen like that I'd probably wet myself.
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[VIDEO]Lovely cultivated Lophophora williamsii (Peyote cactus)
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I enjoy watching Lynn's videos. She's so peppy. And she gets it done in Ireland, I believe. Her husband is a hoot as well, always wearing a sarong and dreads, IIRC.
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That is a massive lophophora. Shame it got the spider mite damage but does give it an interesting texture / contrast. How old do you estimate? Thinking easily 60 with likely a few more decades than that.
I've never had spider mites on any of my cacti or lophophora but may need to investigate a proactive treatment.
I've never had spider mites on any of my cacti or lophophora but may need to investigate a proactive treatment.
That certainly is a massive and ancient lophophora. I have no idea how old though.
I had similar insect damage on my cacti and successfully treated it with Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew after sunset. If you decide to use the same product, be careful not to buy the Captain Jacks Insecticidal "Soap". I have read that the "soap" version damages cacti. It's very important to distinguish the two treatments and choose the proper one. The insects enjoy the soft tips of Trichocereus. That is where I noticed the damage.
I am not going to be proactive by pre-treating. I don't want to create treatment resistant bugs. I just keep an eye out for the first signs now so I catch them early.
I had similar insect damage on my cacti and successfully treated it with Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew after sunset. If you decide to use the same product, be careful not to buy the Captain Jacks Insecticidal "Soap". I have read that the "soap" version damages cacti. It's very important to distinguish the two treatments and choose the proper one. The insects enjoy the soft tips of Trichocereus. That is where I noticed the damage.
I am not going to be proactive by pre-treating. I don't want to create treatment resistant bugs. I just keep an eye out for the first signs now so I catch them early.
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