Cactus/Mexican Fence Post
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Greg,
One of my Mexican Fence Post looks like it has been dusted with pencil shavings. It has spread to my other potted Mexican Fence Post and has slowed it's growth. The spots rub off rather easily. Any suggestions to save my cacti?
Craig from Scottsdale, AZ
Craig,
That sounds like it could be scale insect. It is a sucking insect that can damage your cacti. Check out this website for identification as well as control methods:
http://www.hort.wisc.edu/mastergardener/Features/insects/scales/scales.htm
Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Greg
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| Comment | I have been treating my cactus for scales with soap and water spray and it appears to be helping. Thanks Greg! | ||
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Greg Simpson
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I can answer questions regarding planting, transplanting, care, propagating, identification and general information. The questions can be about cacti and other succulents from North and South America and Africa.
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Collecting cactus and succulents since 1974.
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