Second question - this plant was a present from my four year old granddaughter who found it in a well-known discount store. It arrived on Boxing Day adorned with a Santa hat which had been attached by means of a wooden toothpick. Whilst having great admiration for Vlad III and his way of dealing with people who disrespected him, I felt that the plant needed a tad more. I removed the toothpick which had been close to, but not in, the growing point. Does it need any "sticking plaster/BandAid"? I don't want to consign it to the recycle bin for obvious reasons, but does it stand a chance of survival?
Two questions about a Mamm(?)
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el48tel
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Two questions about a Mamm(?)
First question - I am I right in thinking that this is a mamm? If so, which?
Second question - this plant was a present from my four year old granddaughter who found it in a well-known discount store. It arrived on Boxing Day adorned with a Santa hat which had been attached by means of a wooden toothpick. Whilst having great admiration for Vlad III and his way of dealing with people who disrespected him, I felt that the plant needed a tad more. I removed the toothpick which had been close to, but not in, the growing point. Does it need any "sticking plaster/BandAid"? I don't want to consign it to the recycle bin for obvious reasons, but does it stand a chance of survival?
Second question - this plant was a present from my four year old granddaughter who found it in a well-known discount store. It arrived on Boxing Day adorned with a Santa hat which had been attached by means of a wooden toothpick. Whilst having great admiration for Vlad III and his way of dealing with people who disrespected him, I felt that the plant needed a tad more. I removed the toothpick which had been close to, but not in, the growing point. Does it need any "sticking plaster/BandAid"? I don't want to consign it to the recycle bin for obvious reasons, but does it stand a chance of survival?
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
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Re: Two questions about a Mamm(?)
It is a mamillaria but I'm not sure which one. The plant should recover from its injury without any input from you. Just keep the plant unwatered until late March/early April and give normal treatment from then on. The injury will callous over and will eventually end up at or near soil level as the plant puts on growth.
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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.
Re: Two questions about a Mamm(?)
I usually desinfect with cold ashes. Cigarette or cigar if available as they are finer, if not wood ashes. Dust over the injury generously.
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el48tel
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Re: Two questions about a Mamm(?)
Rod - thanks - will do
Kees - thanks - will burn some wood especially
Kees - thanks - will burn some wood especially
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.