Black markings on Trichocaulon

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Black markings on Trichocaulon

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Two of my seedling Trichocaulon have developed black markings which look as if someone has gone over them with a marker pen. Otherwise they look healthy - anyone have any ideas what causes this please?


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Re: Black markings on Trichocaulon

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Cold? I have had similar marks on various stapeliad seedlings. Always seemed to stop when I moved them to a warmer spot.
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Re: Black markings on Trichocaulon

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This is called black rot, a common problem with stapeliads.
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Re: Black markings on Trichocaulon

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Thanks both, it hasn't increased on either plant in the last month so seeing what happens will be my approach.
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Re: Black markings on Trichocaulon

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Suggest spray with meths.
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