Cacti & Succulents
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How To Divide A Succulent: Tips For Splitting Succulent Plants
If you want succulents without shopping or shipping fees, consider splitting succulent plants. When your plants have outgrown their pots or put out lots of babies, it’s time to divide your succulents. Click here to learn more about dividing a succulent plant.
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Christmas Cactus Cold Tolerance - How Cold Can Christmas Cactus Get
When you think of cactus, you probably envision a desert with heat wavering vistas and blazing sun. You aren't too far off the mark but the holiday cacti actually flower better in slightly cooler temperatures. Read here for Christmas cactus cold tolerance.
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Prickly Pear Leaf Spot: Treatment For Phyllosticta Fungus In Cactus
Phyllosticta symptoms in prickly pears are most prevalent and plants with the disease are at risk of cosmetic and vigor damage. Fortunately, once conditions dry out, the damaged areas abort the fungus and heal to a certain degree. Learn more in this article.
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Saguaro Cactus Problems – Treating Bacterial Necrosis In Saguaro
Saguaro fall prey to a nasty infection called bacterial necrosis of saguaro. The importance of detecting and beginning treatment cannot be stressed, as the plant can live for some time with small spots of the disease, but will eventually succumb if left untreated. Learn more here.
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What Is A Cactus Longhorn Beetle – Learn About Longhorn Beetles On Cactus
Longhorn beetles on cacti won't eat the plant, but their young can cause some damage. Cactus longhorn beetles live in the southwestern United States, especially in the Sonoran Desert. Learn more about these insects and their possible control in this article.
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Root Knot Nematode Control: Tips For Managing Nematodes In Cactus
Root knot nematodes are very common among most cactus species. This article has more information about how to detect cactus root nematodes and the best methods for managing nematodes in cactus roots.
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Pythium Root Rot Treatment – Identifying Pythium Rot In Barrel Cactus
Pythium rot commonly affects barrel cacti and can be difficult to detect before it is too late to save the cactus. There are no effective methods of control of pythium rot but some prevention can be undertaken. This article will help with that.
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Cactus Fungus Treatment – Learn About Fungal Lesions On Cactus
Fungal lesions on cacti may be caused by any number of fungal types, but the important things to note are what causes them to colonize and how to prevent their damage. Use the information from this article to help minimize or alleviate this damage.
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Cochineal Scale On Cactus – How To Treat Cochineal Scale Bugs
If you have prickly pear or cholla cacti in your landscape, you've probably been confronted with a cottony white mass on the surface of the plants. This may be a tell-tale sign of the presence of cochineal scale bugs. Learn more in this article.
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Cactus Scab Treatment: Learn About Scab Diseases Of Cactus
Gardeners must be ever vigilant when it comes to diseases on their plants. Often, a speedy diagnosis can help prevent more damage. This is the case with scab of cactus. What is cactus scab? Learn more in the article that follows.
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Managing Root Rot In Agave – How To Treat Agave Root Rot
Root rot is a common disease in plants that is usually caused by poor drainage or improper watering. While more common in potted plants, root rot can also affect outdoor plants. Learn more about managing root rot in agave with the following information.
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What Is Rosularia: Rosularia Information And Plant Care
Many crafters, like myself, like to try out the latest trends while adding our own unique flare to these projects. Rosularia makes an excellent, unique addition to succulent crafts as well as the garden. Click here for more Rosularia information.
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Othonna Little Pickles – Tips On Caring For Othonna Ice Plants
There are so many types of succulents with varying shapes that it can be difficult to decide which to include in the landscape. One little beauty that makes an excellent ground cover is called Othonna 'Little Pickles.' Learn more in this article.
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Crested Succulent Info: Understanding Crested Succulent Mutations
You may have heard of cresting succulents or even own a succulent plant with a crested succulent mutation. Perhaps, you’re wondering what is a crested succulent? We’ll explain how this mutation happens to a succulent plant in this article.
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What Are Cremnophila Plants – Learn About Cremnophila Plant Care
The world of succulents is a strange and varied one. One of the genera, Cremnophila, has often been confused with Echeveria and Sedum. What are Cremnophila plants? Find out more about these wonderful succulents in this article and how best to identify them.
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Cobweb Houseleek Care – Growing Cobweb Hens And Chicks
A favorite outdoor plant, cobweb hens and chicks may already be growing in your garden or container. This interesting plant is covered with a cobweb-like substance, making it much sought after by many growers. Click here to learn more about this succulent.
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Agave Fungal Diseases – Tips On Treating Anthracnose On Agave Plants
Anthracnose of agaves is bad news to be sure. The good news, however, is that although the fungus is unsightly, anthracnose isn't an automatic death sentence. The key is to improve growing conditions and to treat the plant as soon as possible. This article will help.
