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by pokie
Sun Jan 22, 2023 9:01 pm
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

Just noticed these white indentations on the leaves
https://imgur.com/a/zt9CtuP

It makes me wonder if the burning from soap residue theory is right. I don't see these in the first photo I posted.
by pokie
Sat Jan 21, 2023 2:38 am
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

Thanks for your response, but I don't think I can use fungicide indoors (Daconil says outdoors only), and it's probably too late if fungus is the cause.
by pokie
Fri Jan 20, 2023 9:29 pm
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

I took more photos when the plant hasn't just been sprayed with soap. First photo is the same leaf, and then there is a batch of dead or dying leaves i removed that to me don't seem to exhibit any signs of pests

https://imgur.com/a/8Zcvmc6
by pokie
Fri Jan 20, 2023 3:57 pm
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

The leaves are extremely dry except for the times when I spray them with the soap. I happened to take the photo just after spraying them - excuse my foolish decision. I will take new photos later today. I am not aware of any indoors safe fungicide I could spray the plant with. I would expect fungus ...
by pokie
Fri Jan 20, 2023 2:26 am
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Re: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

By the tip of my finger? That's light reflecting off the soap I just sprinkled on it. It's difficult to take a good photo when the light is so bright. I will take some more tomorrow when the sun is out.
by pokie
Fri Jan 20, 2023 1:10 am
Forum: Succulent Growing Help
Topic: Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves
Replies: 8
Views: 2061

Aloidendron dichotomum losing leaves

I have a large A. dichotomum grown indoors in a sun room. It's been losing leaves unusually fast over the last month or so. They shrivel up at the base while the leaf body is still healthy. I removed 20 or so. I spotted a few mealybugs a few weeks before, but not since. I have been spraying the leav...
by pokie
Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:06 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

Thanks for the info. I am just keeping all my plants indoors and installing a huge fancy light soon. If/when I overcome the pest problems I am hoping it will keep them easier to deal with. I suppose I should invest in a dehumidifier given our climate. I still have hope the vascular system is fine, b...
by pokie
Wed Aug 17, 2022 8:20 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

What sorts of things can I try instead?
by pokie
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:38 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

I found some neem oil-based fungicide in my supplies, but I am not sure if that's sufficient.
by pokie
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:25 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

I didn't think to disinfect between every cut, hmmm. I treated the cuts with hydrogen peroxide - another site indicated that would work for this purpose. I did check the cactus thoroughly for softness and even cut off a small healthy bit to look at the tissue inside for reference. Fungicide is a goo...
by pokie
Sun Aug 14, 2022 3:42 am
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

I dug up and repotted the plant in fresh soil (equal parts granite, pumice and fir bark with a dash of compost). It was mostly dry with some mild dampness deeper in. I should probably water less often. I took some photos of the roots. https://imgur.com/a/Xbu6PGa The roots looked ok to me. I also kep...
by pokie
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:52 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

Yeah, in the second to last photo you can see a cut that's along the length of the trunk on the pieces on the right side, and the fibers of the orange part are fairly clearly visible. I am fairly confident it's bark-like tissue of some kind and not the yellow-brown rot. I also think that if I am wro...
by pokie
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:45 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

As for the brown tissue, the circular orange-ish bit in the center is wood-hard. I don't believe it's rot. I suppose I can cut the already removed top section further to see if it disappears.
by pokie
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:51 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

The substrate is fairly porous. I am reasonably confident it's drying out properly. I dug through the top inch of the soil today, and it's bone dry even though I watered 2 days ago. I have had the plant for 5 years, so it could be that moving 600 miles north changed the climate enough that I didn't ...
by pokie
Tue Aug 09, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: Sick Cacti - Pests, Diseases, etc.
Topic: Rot in M. geometrizans
Replies: 15
Views: 1687

Re: Rot in M. geometrizans

I updated the album in the 1st post with more photos and comments.