I am thinking of putting it in the bin, what do you think? 
- Echinopsis chrysantha
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sechjoh
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This is my Echinopsis chrysantha, my only one. It flowers very seldom, but is fun to have when it blossoms. The plant is ugly because of a RSM attack I am thinking of putting it in the bin, what do you think?
I am thinking of putting it in the bin, what do you think?
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rodsmith
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Re: Fire bowl
With a beautiful flower like that, no way. My Rebutia steinmanii was severely attacked by RSM in 2015 but the new growth since then has almost completely hidden the scarred areas.Christer Johansson wrote:...I am thinking of putting it in the bin, what do you think?
Rod Smith
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
Growing a mixed collection of cacti & other succulents; mainly smaller species with a current emphasis on lithops & conophytum.
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juster
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Re: Fire bowl
A really beautiful flower Christer and I agree with Rod, RSM damage is a real nuisance, but is usually hidden by new growth.
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Pjt124
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Re: Fire bowl
Sorry but what is RSM"
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Red spider mite. An awkard pest, it sucks the sap killing the cell it has attacked and leaving a brown scarring. You can just about see it at the base of Rod's picture.
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David Lambie
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David Lambie