Online Plant Haul (Cactus)| Blame it on the Mealybugs🤣| Planet Desert

[@marclaw4511]

A binge cacti purchase,i love it.

[@joshbrennecke]

The one thing that I have found that (gradually) eradicates mealybugs is Bonide's Systemic Granulars Insect Control. I sprinkle some evenly over the top of the soil/dressing which allows a little bit of it to be dissolved and absorbed into the plant each watering cycle. I originally started with only the plants that had visible mealybugs but eventually just added it to all the succulents and cacti to ensure the mealybugs couldn't just migrate from plant to plant. I haven't had any mealybugs for a couple of years now and continue to use the product to maintain that clean state.

[@Lainez3078]

Tokayo 🙄 I wish all of us were able to blame the mealybugs. And get all those beauty 😍 ❤

[@sunderpatasni875]

Nice dear

[@cherreedensley4994]

Lovely new plants to lessen the tragedy of losing some. During the week when some of my family visited, one of my grandchildren asked me for a cacti for his bedroom window sill. He chose a lovely Rebutia with three yellow flowers and more buds to open. How wonderful and then Messaged me later to chose more ....isn’t it wonderful! He is 14 and the second one of my 7 grandchildren to take an interest. Hello from Australia, we are slowly getting more sun as spring returns. Keep an eye on those pesky Mealy bugs.

[@CactusCaffeine]

That is wonderful! I like that the younger generation are gaining more interest in nature. I feel like with all the new technologies, teens and kids nowadays spend less time outdoors. Happy spring to you, exciting days ahead. 😊

[@solarwinds-]

It's a rule, for every cactus you lose, you have to replace it with 3. So guys, your spouse needs to be aware of this rule. Just kidding, but it would be a good excuse to buy more cactus wouldn't it? Tee Hee.

[@Cactimania]

So sorry you had to battle the dreaded root mealybug Ana, they really are a nightmare pest, especially when they get up inside the plant like that. You got some lovely new plants there, love the Thelocactus, none of mine bloomed this year but hopefully next year they will 😊 Thank you for sharing with us as always Ana, from Edith & myself, have a wonderful Sunday 🌵☀️🌺🌼🌸🏜

[@edithcoliagrandis]

Mealies - one of our mortal enemies! I hate them to the core. I know everything has a purpose on this earth but i wonder if they have a purpose aside from making a gardener’s life miserable. 😆 Good idea though, combating the loss with getting a replacement oh and more! 🥰 Gorgeous plants and awesome additions to your collection, Ana. ❤️👍🌺🌼🌸❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Fall and winter is my mealy bugs season here. But this is the first time I got them in the roots. Ugh! They were big ones, too. 😦 I want to spray all my plants with alcohol but I need to find alcohol first in the stores. They are like gold these days. They sell alcohol here as sanitizers but they are the ones from the distilleries. They smell like tequila! Will those work for plants? Any suggestions, Daz and Edith?

[@edithcoliagrandis]

@@CactusCaffeine in our experience, anything stronger than 70% alcohol is detrimental to plants. They’ll burn. Tequila in the US is 70-110. Unfortunately, unless you get systemics, you will never get rid of those peskies 100%. 😫

[@CactusCaffeine]

I already watered with systemic once. But since it is now colder here, I am starting to withhold watering. I usually water an infected plant 3x with systemic. Yeah, the distillery alcohol smells strong. But if I don’t find any regular alcohol, I just might have to dilute it with more water. Already saw some mealies in 2 other cacti. This is war! 😠😉

[@Cactimania]

@@CactusCaffeine I wouldn’t personally use isopropyl alcohol that’s higher than 70%, not neat anyway. Unfortunately when you get root mealies you’ve two options, using a long lasting systemic that works against mealybugs or, if they’ve not eaten their way into the plant body, is to cut the entire root system off like I had to do with my Aloe and Gymnocalycium and re-root them. I know the feeling when you get these pests on your plants, it’s very annoying. Hope you manage to get rid of them Ana 👍🏻🌵☀️🌼🌺🏜☕️

[@malikaeastonAllahfirstanfamily]

Anna nice cactus 🌵 collection, can’t wait to see the flowers when they grow

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you.

[@acostatristanserjm.6697]

I suggest a video about your top 10 or top 5 favorite cactus plants po....😊😊😊

[@RonsDigiDiary]

mealies are the worst..in here, it's still hard to buy online due to limited flights caused by covid. watching here. ☺️

[@doloresdionisio980]

Sana may ganyan din pong seller dito sa Pinas. Kahit naka pots yung inorder maganda, buhay at maayos yung yung plants.

[@mingskatt]

My translator called them rude mealy bugs! So sorry for your loss. It's a terrible thing to lose your babies. Tfs all your babies with us!🥰🥰

[@CactusCaffeine]

Lol! That is funny but it is true, they are so RUDE! 😠😉 Thank you for watching and making me laugh.

[@ambisyosanggala3390]

Such a beautiful cactus plants.i am one of those plants and flowers lover but I don't have this beautiful cactus. Thanks for sharing po

[@PleasantPrickles]

Boo mealy bugs! The root mealies are the worst, since you can’t see them! I love the new additions! Enjoy, I hope it makes you feel better about the loss! 🌵🌵🌵

[@cactusandfriends_by_vane]

I'm so sad for your loosen cacti, Ana🥺. But happy to see the new ones are special and beautiful!😍👌. We have to think that mealies have to exist (far away from our plants😅), because they are the food for other living creatures that are the ones who pollinate and give us the flowers we like 🥰💗🌵☮️😘

[@solarwinds-]

YES, Planet Desert is the way to go when you have something specific in mind like flowering cactus. I just got my Ferocactus Latispinus and he's gorgeous; just a baby, 1.5" dia, but i can already tell the spines are going to be a deep magenta/red. PD rules.

[@herminiacolcol5989]

Thanks for the tips re:mealy bugs. I will do the same to those pesky pests

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hi ate Hermy! One of the stapelia that you gave me flowered!

[@desertplantsofavalon]

Your new Cacti are all absolutely BEAUTIFUL Ana :-D and Mealy bugs are such a pain for us cactus lovers, and root mealies are the worst argh I hate them, I had a case of awful root mealies a few years ago on my very old Astro myristigma and they ate inside the cactus and hollowed it out, I was so sad, as it was just a shell and looked normal on the outside, but it was unsaveable, Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful new additions to your incredible plant family, and Hans and I are sending you lots of love and happiness and CAFFEINE and PLANT POWER to Las Vegas for a fantastic Monday today XXXXX

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m sorry to hear about your astrophytum. That is exactly what they did to my parodias. They ate their way inside all the way to the top and they are very good at hiding. Ugh! 😖 Thank you so much Lyn. I hope I can eliminate these creatures fast before winter sets in.

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

I had root mealys this fall for the first time. They attacked my Haworthias which were in a comunity pot. I thought it was because I was watering them more than I should. But they are terrible, I had no.idea, just found out because I was revamping the arrangement. And now you say they were eating your cactus😩!!! How terrible!!! Love your new cacti, good choices !!!!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh no! I’m sorry it happened to you as well. Those root mealies are the worst. 😤 They attack “under cover”. I hope that you can still rescue your haworthias. Thanks for watching, Fernanda. 🙂☕️

[@FernandaNascimentoOrchids]

@@CactusCaffeine I think I did, some had lost roots but hopefully they will gain new ones. I treated with systemic spray and I will have to check on the roots in a few weeks. Thanks 💖

[@morrisparkintheozarks6831]

An awesome selection of cactus Ana!! Yeah I hate pests!!! I battle mealy bugs, scale of two types and of course spider mites. I'm having a time with them on one of my Euphorbia lactea crests. Just hate these guys!!! And here the little ants that farm the mealies& scale!! We just gotta keep our guard up and fight them off!!! Can't wait to see your new plants bloom in the spring!!! We'll be waiting Ana!!🌸😃👍 From Morris park in the Ozarks , out to Las Vegas, have a great evening Ana!!!! Peace,Love,Plants!!!!✌💖🌵🌸🌷🌴🌻🌿🌹🌳

[@JustMyra]

I just got more cactus that doesn’t have a label . It looks like it’s great to order from this seller I like the added plant label and top dressing. I like you I like the look of cactus in terracotta.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks Myra. Yes, terra cotta pots also make watering easier. No more guessing game if the soil is dry because the pots will tell you.

[@plantslytv4119]

DONT KNOW BUT I LOVE YOUR INTRO SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ITS SO RELAXING AND ALSO YOUR VIDEOS? UGH SO NICE I LOVE CACTUS SO MUCH ❤❤❤❤

[@mollycher3630]

Wow...Planet Desert! I like how well packed the plants are. Great selection, Ana. I would love to have all of them too.

[@kristykrupa4606]

Ana your plants are so pretty I love watching your videos I’m learning a lot Kristy form Thompson Ohio

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you! 🙂🌵☕️

[@TheSucculentGreenhouse]

Root mealies are horrible. Great haul. They do such a great job packing them. TFS😊

[@CactusCaffeine]

My first time dealing with root mealies. They are the worst! 😫

[@Grrrrrrg]

Great video, I found the last cactus the most relevant. I have I'm sure a Echino, similar to that one. Copper spines. It was in 6" pot with perhaps a group of 7 or 8. Last year, one attempted to flower, put out a ring of magenta buds, crowning the top. Beautiful. It didnt properly flower though, not sure what i did wrong!

[@prophez23]

Wonderfully beautiful cacti 😊 thank you for sharing them with us. Cheers!

[@Nhoj31neirbo47]

Those pesky critters! I hope your nice purchases cheered you up. Sometimes I forget that root mealies exist. I’ve been fortunate in avoiding them for the most part. Unfortunately, that means that I don’t check for them in a timely manner when a plant is in trouble. If a sick plant has no obvious problems above ground we need to remember to take it out of the pot and inspect the roots. Doing so may shock the weakened plant but it quite possibly could save its life when we discover the cause of its misery.

[@Nino_G]

That Frailea isn't buenkeri, but grahliana. It's cleistogamous plant (it sets fruits without opening the flowers). If it does develop a flower (extremely rare occurrence in my experience) it is small and yellow. Best regards, Nino

[@TigressPhoenix]

Thank you! Now I know where to find some more beautiful healthy cactus for my collection. You have been such an inspiration to me. My cactus collection is slowly growing. I even managed to get some cactus seeds to germinate so have some tiny baby cactus growing now. 😀 Keep up the awesome Vlogs!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Already growing from seeds?! Woohoo, keep it up and good luck. 😃👍🏼

[@TigressPhoenix]

@@CactusCaffeine yes ma’am. 😊 I’ve got cactus fever. Thank you.

[@CactusCove]

Oh no not the dreaded root mealy bugs... Only encountered a severe infestation of Root Mealies on an Astrophytum nudum... It Was a new purchase and sold to me already severely infested, like your photos... Mealies through to the core! I did a video some time ago about it... I feel your anger 😱😆 Yes the Mealy Bugs seem to make another appearance around Autumn (Fall). Good luck Ana, and beautiful choices of Cactus, flowers look amazing 🌵👍☺️💐

[@CactusCaffeine]

Oh no. I hope you got your refund. But that is scary introducing an infested plant in your collection. Yes, mealy bugs season for me is fall and winter. Ugh! They are such a pain in the *#%@! They know the best places to hide. Good luck with your plants this winter.

[@CactusCove]

@@CactusCaffeine 😆

[@solarwinds-]

Home Depot is where I got my mealies! I didn't quarantine when I brought them home, live and learn. I'll watch for them next time and immediately take the plant back.

[@TropicalTimInthePhilippines]

That's pretty cool how they package the plants for shipping. Looks rather professional. I don't know anything about the plant enemies you're referring yo but I'm sure it can be a pain in the butt to deal with. I don't get how to know when it's in the root system. I intentionally spilled a little of the beer I was enjoying after you spilled a little coffee so we could cheers as one....hope that helps😂😂😂 Good luck on the new plants you received I know under your watchful eye they'll be fine🌵☕🍺🌵

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hahaha. Yeah, coffee and beer cheers! As you say, “walang katapat”. 😉 Thanks for stopping by Tim, I appreciate that you took the time. 🍺☕️

[@ajermanium]

Watching this because of the notification bell! Got a cup of coffee also! :D

[@CactusCaffeine]

Yaye! Cheers! ☕️☕️

[@beatrizmartinez-fonts1983]

Sorry about the mealybugs! But I’m glad you went shopping!!!! Can you show me so I can learn ! Can you actually see them??? What pesticide you use! I also used the alcohol cause I saw little holes in the side of one of them! I’ll send you the picture so you can give me a diagnose! Tk you and glad you for those!

[@CactusCaffeine]

In my next video, I will show that I use against them. 🙂🌵 You will se them, they are white and fluffy.

[@nattyssucculentlife8462]

First of all what a bummer about the dang mealybugs!! Ive found a few while repotting some of my plants. But hopefully we will All get through this winter!!! But Love all your new additions!! That Frailea is gorgeous!! What a great unboxing!!! 🌵❤️

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you Natty. I know you’ve had your share of mealy battles as well. They are super annoying. 😤 Good luck on yours. In the past I used systemic insecticide when it gets this bad. They are chemicals so I don’t like using them often. But in situations like this, they are a great help.

[@PurpleandThorns]

Yay absolutely beautiful new babies 🌵💚 great addition to your wonderful collection. Me too, I buy cactus for their flowers. That’s why I’ve got loads of gymnocalycium because of their non stop flowering from spring to summer. And of course because of their spines and unique features. Thank you for sharing sis, can’t wait to see them bloom.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Tama! Their flowers are beautiful and unique. And your flowering gymnos are amazing!

[@ShyDog827]

Thanks for sharing this! I really liked how they arrived nicely potted and labeled. Now I know where to go to try to emulate your blooming cacti 🌵

[@CactusCaffeine]

Many of my super bloomers came from Planet Desert. In case you decide to order, I would appreciate if you use my referral link. It won’t cost you anything more, but it will help support this channel. 😉 planetdesert.com?aff=48

[@danniewatymajin4000]

Just wonderful and beautiful indeed....

[@jmeyer10592]

I seriously just placed an order several hours ago and also got one of the thelocactus you bought. I love your channel and I’m learning so much! Have a wonderful weekend!!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Ha! What a coincidence. I hope you enjoy your new plants as well. Cheers! 😃

[@marleneprescod8494]

Love your hall Anna

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thanks Marlene!

[@marleneprescod8494]

@@CactusCaffeine you're welcome Anna

[@RoLLeninDubai]

i love the plant sana may maani din samin love it

[@ZiggySearchfieldCactus]

Good haul Ana 🙂 I've had a few mealybugs, only lost one Mammillaria though.

[@CactusCaffeine]

They are smart critters and that makes them more annoying. 😤I hope you have yours under control. 👍🏼

[@ZiggySearchfieldCactus]

@@CactusCaffeine I used organic pest control in the form of a hammer 🔨🙂

[@CactusCaffeine]

😂😁 That’s funny!

[@joycekuhlman4450]

I love watching your cactus videos. I want more but I only have one balloon cactus. Starting out small. I Need to set up a space! Sorry about those terrible mealy bugs🤬

[@billgolightly7203]

Nice assortment. I am pretty new, but I am familiar with your mealy treatments. How long before you will know if your work will be a success? I understand that Planet Desert has moved or maybe just added on to their place.

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m not sure. I would have to keep a watch on it. In the past I had a battle with mealies that lasted several months. They kept coming back. But I also had some that just one round of alcohol spray did the trick. It just depends on how severe the infestation is. Hopefully this will be a short one. 🙂

[@elmerpineda5546]

Great mealy bug induced cacti haul, Ana! Do you repot them now even if WINTER IS COMING? Then do you put them indoors or in your greenhouse without watering? Thanks once again... now I wanna go cacti hunting in planet desert too!!! Ha ha ha

[@CactusCaffeine]

When I got them last week, our temperature was still warm in the 80’s so I was still able to repot them. But I did not water them anymore. They will stay either in my greenhouse or in my garage under grow lights.

[@elmerpineda5546]

@@CactusCaffeine thanks once again for your tip, Ana!!!

[@johnzabik270]

Try putting the coffee cup away from the box next time... lmao

[@CactusCaffeine]

🤣

[@kristykrupa4606]

I love all of your videos I have learned a lot

[@CactusCaffeine]

Aww. Thank you. That made me smile today.☺️

[@kristykrupa4606]

Ana do you ever mix coconut water with water to fertilize your plants kristy from ohio

[@Cactus_Y_Estrellas_Suculentas]

I also got from them my Lobivia shieleana 🤗. Very nice flowers. Echinopsis are the best

[@CactusCaffeine]

They ship to Puerto Rico?! Oh, right, you are US territory, I keep forgetting that. 😉

[@Cactus_Y_Estrellas_Suculentas]

@@CactusCaffeine 😎

[@MrBobbyjones1205]

Happy weekend Ana!

[@CactusCaffeine]

You are first again! Wow. 😃👍🏼

[@MrBobbyjones1205]

@@CactusCaffeine hahaha! 😂👍🌵🌵🌵

[@succulentland4045]

Oh that's so sad, I haven't had too bad of an experience with mealybug (yet) but I hope your surviving plants root Edit: I have just found root mealybug in my arrangement after one of my plants rotted and I wanted to know why! I found it pretty early and only lost one plant which I have a couple of

[@CactusCaffeine]

They are smart critters and that makes them more annoying. They know how to hide very well. I hope you have yours under control and that you eliminate them. Thank you and good luck to you as well.

[@Unmaredilana]

Like #283 for you! 😉 👍👍👍

[@CactusCaffeine]

Thank you!

[@darekdarek4532]

Super Poland

[@conniebeal6000]

My mother taught me Hate is a bad word, but I hate Mealy Bugs!

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hahaha! That made me laugh. Somebody said she is wondering what the purpose of mealybugs is in this life. 😂

[@yomama8873]

🤩🤩💜

[@rahulrnath8183]

Good morning from India.

[@CactusCaffeine]

And good evening from Las Vegas! 😃🌵☕️

[@johnrenelle1591]

That's why i used insectiside in my cactus (organic)

[@solarwinds-]

Sense they attack roots, how does one keep watch for a return of mealy bugs? Keep digging up the plant?

[@CactusCaffeine]

You just need to make sure that the roots were well washed and treated before replanting them. If infestation was heavy, I would water the plant with a systemic pesticide but this is a last resort.

[@solarwinds-]

@@CactusCaffeine ty CC, I uprooted all of my succulents, took off all of the soil I could, sprayed them with a Water/Alcohol/Dawn soap solution all over roots and all, let them sit out for the night to dry and replanted them in new dry dirt. I didn't see any mealies at all, not to say they weren't there, just didn't see them. Hopefully I'm ok now. Welp, I'm out of coffee, gotta run, TY for all your advice. CC

[@messeduphina566]

Hey have you tried neem oil? I've heard that it works pretty well for mealy bugs

[@CactusCaffeine]

Yes. That will be in my next video. 👍🏼 To me neem oil works but as a long term treatment. 🙂 Stay tuned... 😉

[@messeduphina566]

@@CactusCaffeine absolutely love your videos and your vlog style. May I ask which camera do you use?

[@CactusCaffeine]

For this video? It’s just my cell phone. Sometimes I use a Canon but not for this video.

[@jeffreygriswold9599]

Ana, what is the name of the tomato fertilizer you use. Is it liquid. 10q, jeffg. Not planning on fertizlizing yet. Just jotting in my journal.

[@CactusCaffeine]

Tomorite. But I was told it is only available now in the UK. It does not have to be the same brand. 🙂 Yes it is liquid.

[@jenniferjusay4672]

Hi miss ana ng ccollect dn po ako ng cactus pero iilan lng po Ang ng bbgay ng flower Ang iba mtagal n po skn pero d pa dn nmulaklak..

[@CactusCaffeine]

Hi Jennifer. Yung iba kasi kailangan super matanda na yung cactus before they flower. Just make sure you water them less kapag December to February. Let them feel a little bit cooler. Then sa summer, you can resume normal watering. That will give them a good “winter” rest.

[@robertomaldini72]

Anna.. how to removing spary paint from the cactus?

[@CactusCaffeine]

I’m sorry. I’ve never had an experience having a spray painted cactus.

[@hangnhat-my-uc-phamhuan4228]

0nline plant haul 104

[@mommysgarden204]

I’m a fan of your channel. I really love succulents but I have a very small space in my house. I hope you can also visit my small garden and give me some advice. Will be greatly appreciated.

[@tacotaco8614]

Pls try to make your video shorter :)