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by edds
Fri Jan 10, 2025 6:13 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Watch out for caterpillars
Replies: 11
Views: 1077

Re: Watch out for caterpillars

Brilliant. Thanks Bob.
by edds
Thu Jan 09, 2025 12:54 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Watch out for caterpillars
Replies: 11
Views: 1077

Re: Watch out for caterpillars

I have been considering this approach to try and tackle my issues - have you used a Bacillus spray and did you find it effective? Did it work at the concentrations stated in the product guidance or did you have to increase the concentration or dosage?
by edds
Mon Jan 06, 2025 6:25 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Watch out for caterpillars
Replies: 11
Views: 1077

Re: Watch out for caterpillars

Apicra wrote: Sun Jan 05, 2025 10:03 pm Are your caterpillars the same as this: viewtopic.php?t=172833

I've only found two this winter, but of two different types. The second is tiny and twig-like but can be provoked to move.
Mine are still the same Light Brown Apple moths.
by edds
Sun Jan 05, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Watch out for caterpillars
Replies: 11
Views: 1077

Re: Watch out for caterpillars

They cause havoc for me in my Aeonium year round! I'm always on the alert! I tried hormone traps but as soon as a window was open I was worried they were attracting more males in!
by edds
Fri Jan 03, 2025 8:26 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: 'Free' heat
Replies: 9
Views: 723

Re: 'Free' heat

Just don't leave until it warms up Ralph! :lol:
by edds
Thu Jan 02, 2025 3:06 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: 'Free' heat
Replies: 9
Views: 723

'Free' heat

Thought that title might attract a bit of attention with tonight's forecast! Was just in my greenhouse for an hour battening down hatches and trying to seal up the holes that became apparent when I used a garlic smoked bomb back on the autumn. While I was working in there I checked the temperature ...
by edds
Wed Dec 25, 2024 6:54 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 12
Views: 1019

Re: Merry Christmas

I'm colour blind Ralph so absolutely no idea!!! :lol:
Let's guess at a weird coloured Cordyline!
by edds
Wed Dec 25, 2024 7:52 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Merry Christmas
Replies: 12
Views: 1019

Re: Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas everyone. We've been up since just after 5am so almost feels like mid-morning!
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by edds
Thu Dec 19, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Plant ID
Replies: 2
Views: 311

Re: Plant ID

The succulent is an Echeveria, probably a hybrid.
by edds
Tue Dec 17, 2024 5:06 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Errr ... what's up doc
Replies: 25
Views: 1483

Re: Errr ... what's up doc

juster wrote: Tue Dec 17, 2024 4:45 pm Rather sorry I missed it....
Me too! And thank you Paul for trying to bring a little festive cheer.