Could be cold damage since winter and rot has now set in.
Last two might be saveable if you take a sharp knife above the rotting parts.

Not me in China unfortunately.
My son....
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I had a good look but couldn't find that field number on any of my seed lists.
Most canigueralii will give you a flower colour like that. The non applanata kind.
PHA260 and HS71 would be more popular.
. But the petals on that are very rounded.
Almost like a Rebutia.

I saw that photo on Facebook and made a note of it myself.

There's more experienced people on here than me with field numbers but this may help (or just confuse the issue more).
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An X10 eye loupe and eye-loupe holder work well for me.
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And that's a strong pot....
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A handy tool in the battle against smaller bugs. Gives you both hands free.

It’s an eye loupe holder.

Would Killermite kill mealy bugs?

Constant rain and dreary days here in the west of Ireland.
I've only watered last years seedlings.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll do some watering if I can get the lawns cut.
Let it bee is only an excuse....

Herts Mike wrote: ↑Sat Apr 06, 2024 5:13 pm But why Eric? Monkey tail grows very well on it’s own roots.

I agree.....