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- Tue Mar 29, 2022 5:20 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Sterilisation of compost?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1798
Re: Sterilisation of compost?
I use hydrogen peroxide to sterilise soil It's a tried and tested method, lots of info on the internet, for example: https://growyouryard.com/how-to-sterilize-soil-with-hydrogen-peroxide/ Whoever wrote that, doesn't know much - not even the difference between an atom and a molecule. The amounts in ...
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:30 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Sterilisation of compost?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1798
Re: Sterilisation of compost?
I use hydrogen peroxide to sterilise soil
It's a tried and tested method, lots of info on the internet, for example:
https://growyouryard.com/how-to-sterili ... -peroxide/
It's a tried and tested method, lots of info on the internet, for example:
https://growyouryard.com/how-to-sterili ... -peroxide/
- Mon Mar 28, 2022 11:35 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Turbinicarpus vs Pelycyphora
- Replies: 4
- Views: 516
Re: Turbinicarpus vs Pelycyphora
In which case perhaps Turbinicarpus pulcherrimus has been incorrectly labeled? Perhaps someone could offer an alternative (correct) identity
- Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:50 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Turbinicarpus vs Pelycyphora
- Replies: 4
- Views: 516
Turbinicarpus vs Pelycyphora
This Turbinicarpus pulcherrimus hasn't produced the dark pink flowers its name suggests
But this Pelycyphora certainly has
But this Pelycyphora certainly has
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 6:22 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Gazelle sg insecticide
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1756
Re: Gazelle sg insecticide
Just get the licence. It takes 1 day, it's not hard, in fact I found it fun.
There are so many benefits of being able to use proper pesticides rather than the rubbish you get in the garden centres.
There are so many benefits of being able to use proper pesticides rather than the rubbish you get in the garden centres.
- Fri Mar 11, 2022 3:35 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Time lapse
- Replies: 2
- Views: 327
Time lapse
I love watching time lapse video of plants and this is a particularly good one if only for the variety on display, but if you're bored fast-forward to end and there's a Hylocereus from (dragon fruit) seed. Especially interesting is the germination method, I've not seen that done for cacti before. ht...
- Mon Feb 21, 2022 10:14 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Magnesium deficiency?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1284
Re: Magnesium deficiency?
As per Pattock's post Add your chosen fertiliser to your water. The ferts should have a broad range of nutrients Mix well and check the pH with a pH meter Adjust to 6.5 - 7.0 using white vinegar, citric acid or weak sulphuric acid If using a pure mineral compost mix you might want to add some expand...
- Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:07 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Magnesium deficiency?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1284
Re: Magnesium deficiency?
It could be a number of things
First thing to check is the pH of the water
My guess is that you have a high pH ie 7.5 or more, which means you're locking out Zn, Mn and Fe
Have a quick look at this
http://ucanr.edu/sites/Salinity/files/247732display.png
First thing to check is the pH of the water
My guess is that you have a high pH ie 7.5 or more, which means you're locking out Zn, Mn and Fe
Have a quick look at this
http://ucanr.edu/sites/Salinity/files/247732display.png
- Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:34 am
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: ChemPak Trace Elements
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1632
Re: ChemPak Trace Elements
Adding trace elements, or any fertiliser for that matter, can cause more problems than it solves. Too much fertiliser leads to a high level of salts in the soil which will damage roots. Also too much of one nutrient can cause problems with uptake of other nutrients. So I'm curious why you think ther...
- Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
- Topic: Mealy bugs in winter
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2424
Re: Mealy bugs in winter
It comes in bags of 7L or 14L. There have been global supply issues and I haven't seen the fine grade for sale for a while. Prices have increased accordingly - I paid £12.95 for 14L of fine and £11.95 for 14L of medium, I'm sure it is more expensive now. It is very good quality, and I have no assoc...