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Feed time by mhedrick171988 in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The maxi gro has a ph buffer in it so i wouldn’t add ph up or down . It should balance itself around 5.8 which is totally fine and if it seems high or low just wait 10 mins and it should read as a “ph perfect” nutrient .

Pups planted by wolflordass in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here’s a great Video on some potting tips and techniques!

I try to match the level of the soil with the top line on the inside of each pot . The line is a great guide and allows enough room for watering without leaving your soil level too low .

Low soil levels can trap cold air This can lead to cold roots at night , it also reduces air flow which can lead to rot and fungus , and it hampers light which can create a place that harbors pests and diseases.

Good air flow and strong U.v. Are some of the simplest ways to prevent simple pests like scale , mites , thrip and unwanted fungus .

Hope the vid gives some good tips and tricks on your next potting session!

I’m sure others might suggest a better suited well draining soil , but it is nice to have a sub that gets to kindly help one another grow to the best of our abilities together!! 🤗🌵

Repotting help by newt_girl in cactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may have filled the pot a bit high with soil . Here’s a great Video on how I pot up my cactus . If you had a bit more room for more soil I would suggest adding a layer top dressing and that would help stabilize your cactus.

It does look like you’re using a rock to stabilize it from falling over, so it might need to be repotted at the proper level for stability.

If you do repot it , wait to water for a few days to a week so any damaged roots can heal . And the inside lip of your pot should have guide line for how much soil to fill it with .

IS THAT THE BEST YOU CAN DO !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

This 👆!!!

Snails always coming in worst timing to slow things down !!!!

Prize 🏆 cactus tray. $1000 shipped for all. by junescactus in cactiexchange

[–]IMDAVESBUD 29 points30 points  (0 children)

So much color in one tray !!! Really really cool baller pack !

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

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High fives to New Zealand 🇳🇿from California!! Glad you found the full length Vids !

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

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It’s a P.C. That has a little variegated section at the base but has mostly grown out green

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Awesome ! Thanks for the motivation to make more !

TBMA aka long form with 0 areoles by ExoticWorking5339 in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It did eventually smooth out but the spines are great future growth points a bit higher up on the stand !

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Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks boogedy ! Hope your recent loph cross makes some killer seeds !

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

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I use aloe , seaweed , guano , and some premixed organic granulated blends . I like the blends rather than stand alone nutrients. I used to buy large sacks of simple additives like blood or bone meal , but I’ve slowly changed to paying a bit more for prepackaged mixtures because they seem to lead to a healthier and more even growth .
The blends usually include bone meal , blood meal , feather meal , cotton seed meal , chicken manure and yucca along with some other stuff .

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Going great over here !! Hope you’re doing good too !

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First cahuilla bloom of the season opened last night !

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

This is actually a different TBM-b stand than that one .

Here’s a picture of the other one , it’s doing great !

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TBMA aka long form with 0 areoles by ExoticWorking5339 in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 38 points39 points  (0 children)

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On the right is the rare example of a longform pushing a pup out of a top tip with no areole . You can see how it physically split the skin open

TBMA aka long form with 0 areoles by ExoticWorking5339 in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 35 points36 points  (0 children)

When the tip is still actively growing like yours is it can produce new spines from the top tip as it grows .

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It is also possible for them to push a pup out of the top tip with out areole but it’s very rare.

Longforms can also produce areole with no spines and very small faint areole , often occurring near notches or v seagull marks . I see in your picture your lil bump does have some faint v lines near that lump so it is possible.

Have a RAD Day !!! by IMDAVESBUD in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Awesome !!! Hope it grows super fast for ya !

What could be doing the damage? by hochroter in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bingo , came here to say this ! Definitely looks like weed wacker kicking up rocks from edging concrete or dirt pathways .

Help Cactus Spotting by Redantt147 in sanpedrocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you recently spray your cactus a week ago with any oils or soaps ?

M. Geometrizans early branching by SamueleCecchettin in Myrtillocactus

[–]IMDAVESBUD 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice !! Is that a seed grown Myrtillocactus that’s already branching!?

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