8 Tips to Prevent Cactus Pests and Diseases

[@theplantprinceph]

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[@Cambodia_Love_Scams]

Nice astrophytum collection. Do you have any idea why the hair/fur on astrophytum like at 3:17 turn to brownish color? I am having the same problem with my lb2178. I put it under shaded sun but watered it with tap water.

[@theplantprinceph]

There are some Astrophytum that have yellow-brown hair instead of the white hair; this is perfectly normal. However, if the hair in growing area is initially white and then turns dirty brown or grayish, it's likely due to the accumulation of dust or the water you used. You can brush it with a soft brush or, during repotting, clean it with a gentle baby shampoo - I came across this technique used by Astrophytum growers in Thailand. Another reason for the yellowish or greyish color could be high humidity. Avoid wetting the hair for too long.

[@Cambodia_Love_Scams]

@@theplantprinceph Thank you!

[@emerlindadelcastillo5173]

Hello po....How to prevent rats sa garden? Inuubos kainin ng rats mga plants ko and cactus, ang dami ko na pong empty pots😭 hindi cla takot sa mga tinic ng cacti. Pati mga astro ko 3yrs old na minukbang😢😢😢

[@theplantprinceph]

Halaaa. Sorry pero wala ako experience with rats infestation. May mga cats kasi ako na alaga kaya walang rats here. Try mo na lang na maglagay ng mga rat poison or rat traps sa garden mo para mahuli and mapatay mo mga kumakain ng cactus mo.

[@neooooooooooon]

Hi, do you have recommendations on what fungucide is best during rainy seasons?

[@theplantprinceph]

You can use any brand of fungicide or active ingredient (mode of action), but I recommend something that is systemic to protect the whole cacti. If you’re from the Philippines, this is the fungicide I use: Fungufree - s.shopee.ph/8f8Vwx00SK Folicur - s.shopee.ph/5poKZpV7Cg

[@journeytopeace]

Do you mind telling me the name of the dark green cactus at minute 2.05? ❤

[@theplantprinceph]

It’s a Gymnocalycium mihanovichii var. angusto-striatum.

[@zharakov]

hi po, i have a problem, a good portion of my cactus has mealy bugs, some with little infestation and some with alot. Any insecticide that i can use to treat them? do you happen to have a Lazada link? peanut cactus po pala yung mealy bugs po. Many thanks, nakakalungkot lang hays dami mayroon.

[@theplantprinceph]

Starkle G (Dinotefuran) is effective. It’s a systemic insecticide and it will protect your cactus for around 3 months. Since it’s a systemic insecticide, inuuptake siya ng cactus kaya pati mga nakatago na pests ay mapapatay nito. Lagay niyo ng konti sa top soil then kapag nagwater kayo mauuptake na ng cactus. Lagyan niyo na rin ng starkle g even ‘yung mga katabi. Unfortunately, I don’t have a lazada link recommendation. Here’s a shopee link: shope.ee/6UzSly6gD8

[@zharakov]

@@theplantprinceph Thank you for the quick response! how much do i put po? and kailangan ko po ba i-repot muna sa bagong soil yung cactus? 3x4 inch(height, width) po yung laki nang pot ko pala, pero may 4-6 peanut cactus sa loob nun

[@theplantprinceph]

@@zharakovjust a little amount lang, around 2 grams per 3 x 3.5 inches pot. You can check my other videos to get an idea. You don’t have to repot it. After putting starkle g, water the cacti right away so the cactus will uptake the starkle g. Is it 3x4 cm? Or inches?

[@zharakov]

@@theplantprinceph Inches po. Pasensya sa late reply :(

[@kwikwa8457]

I always watch your channel. You have been missing about 5months and now you are back. Thank you for the vedio. I used your soil mix recipes for my cactus. I wonder when you will make the vedio about Lophophora🤗 I want to know care guide and soil mix you used

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you friend, I appreciate your support. I’ll try to make one soon.

[@elrendimaano3537]

Hello po kuya! Can you make a video about different pesticides and insecticides and their applications po

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, I’ll try to make one. Though hindi kasi ako masiyado gumagamit ng pesticides. Starkle G lang ginagamit ko madalas.

[@ivangueta3013]

Hello 😊 thank you very much for continuing making informative contents🥺 ❤ God bless you always 😊

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, thank you so much for your continuous support of the channel. I appreciate it. People like you, who appreciate my work, were the reason why I got back to collecting cacti again. God bless you too 😊

[@vahidghorbani1032]

Is it possible for videos to have english subtitles?

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, all of the videos on our KZbin channel have English subtitles for convenience and easy translation to specific languages. If you are watching on a desktop, click the 'CC' icon at the bottom of the video to turn on the captions. If you are on a mobile device, tap 'CC' at the top of the video to enable closed captions.

[@vahidghorbani1032]

Thanks❤

[@marlon5272]

Hello friend, thank you very much for the video!😄 As always, excellent content, thanks for the advice. greetings🙌🏼🇬🇹

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you also friend! 🤗

[@tahsinaiman6553]

Hey can you make a video about hybridization tips of gymnocalycium?

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, I’ll try to make one when my Gymnocalyciums start to flower.

[@LAJHS]

Awesome video - I have a question. When you buy a new plant and its root system is less than ideal (damaged and very small) how do you go about potting it up - does the pot need to be smaller to accommodate the roots, or do you always choose the pot size depending on cactus size and expecting the roots to recover with time? I know you have a repotting and pots size video but this has always bothered me.

[@theplantprinceph]

Hello, I always choose the pot size depending on the cactus size. The roots will recover soon. Caci are pretty tough plants. They usually root fast as long as you gave them proper conditions. For cactus that don’t have roots, I usually start watering after 3 days. The amount of water is little, just enough for the soil mix to get moist - this will encourage the cactus to roots. I start drenching them or water them thoroughly when they are stable which usually takes 2-3 months. Also make sure that the damaged roots were healed before planting it so it will not cause any root rot.

[@LAJHS]

Amazing, thank you

[@tutupwd]

Excellent video dear Kim.Nicely explained.

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you!

[@ijazsb2225]

Nice topic

[@theplantprinceph]

Thank you!

[@vahidghorbani1032]

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