Mammillaria problem

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gerald
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Re: Mammillaria problem

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I've had this 'spineless growth' occur on several Mammillaria, also various Sulcorebutia, Escobaria, Coryphantha and recently a Lobivia famatimensis.

I don't think it's thrips, yet despite internet searches and much head scratching, I have no idea what it can be but would love to find out.
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Re: Mammillaria problem

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Thanks for the replies and suggestions, it's interesting that others have also had this problem. It remains something of a puzzle.
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Re: Mammillaria problem

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It has been brought up on several internet forums with increasing frequency. I suspect that, whatever it is, is spreading through collections.
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