Hello Cacti Lovers,
In the past three months, my Christmas cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii) has developed a disease or is being attacked by a pest. The damage occurs only on the underside of the leaf segments, which then fall off. I have attached a photograph of the disease/pest, in the hope that somebody can identify the problem and suggest a suitable treatment.
I shall thank everyone in advance for any advice.
Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
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- jerrytheplater
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Re: Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
I can only say I don't know what it is. Maybe someone else will look again.
Jerry Smith
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Re: Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
Thank you Jerry. I really do hope that someone takes a second look!
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Re: Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
It might help if you outlined what you do for your plant as far as water, fertilizer, light, etc. I let mine get a little drier right after it blooms.
I just took another look at the photo and wondered about a nutrient excess or deficiency. I know my Schlumbergera will get reddish purple segments if it gets too much sun in the summer.
Jerry Smith
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Bloomingdale, NJ
45 inches (114 cm) rain equivalent per year, approx. evenly spread per month
2012 USDA Hardiness Zone 6b: -5F to OF (-20C to -18C) min.
Re: Schlumbergera bridgesii disease or pest
Thrips damage. Kill them twice.