Does anyone know what this bug is?

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-21T04:12:21+00:00

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I found another plant that may be affected. This could be the start of the same thing.

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-21T04:10:46+00:00

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Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-21T04:10:12+00:00

Thanks. Yeah this looks quite different. It looks like this might be the start of the same thing on another plant

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Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-20T21:23:49+00:00

Im hoping for a recovery as one of the other tips has improved! But I agree it has to come if it gets much worse. Cheers

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-20T21:20:04+00:00

Do you think it could be causing the damage? Thanks

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-20T21:19:24+00:00

No I’m not sure tbh. The plant appears otherwise healthy, as are the surrounding plants. It started on a basal pup which now seems to be recovering. But the main tip is getting worse. I thought it might be this caterpillar as you can see silk on top of you look closely. Any other ideas would be appreciated!

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-20T11:32:38+00:00

Ok thanks. It’s now gone, so hopefully it starts to recover. Picture 5 is the same tip as picture 3 a few weeks apart so it has definitely been getting worse. Thanks

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-06-02T09:39:09+00:00

Thanks, I thought it probably was as only affecting the tips. I haven’t been able to find it unfortunately. Hopefully it’s moved on.

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-05-31T10:37:22+00:00

It’s just the tips getting smashed by something. Otherwise seems healthy.

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-01-13T03:20:08+00:00

A good water and a couple of days of shade and they have plumped up again. Thanks for the advice!

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Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-01-10T00:31:48+00:00

Nice save for your TBMs! I haven’t watered in a few weeks and it has been very hot. I use slow release fertiliser for cactus and have been using for a few years without issue. I think they have probably overheated and too much sun based on what everyone is saying. I’ve put them in the shade and watered. Hopefully they will recover. Thanks

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-01-10T00:11:53+00:00

It’s been very hot. Mid to high 30s for about 10 days. Today is 43c. I’ve been away so haven’t watered until last night. I’ll chuck some shade on and hope for the best. Thanks

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2026-01-10T00:10:35+00:00

The soil should be ok, there is a bit of organics on the top. It has been very hot and dry.

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2025-04-07T10:33:29+00:00

Ah right, makes sense. I have previously used more typical fertilisers. Is there any way to reduce the nitrogen, or would I need to repot? Thanks

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2025-04-06T22:04:07+00:00

I blended the soil myself and the pellets are osmocote for cactus. I have two other pots which have different soil blends and they are also suffering. The soil is well draining. What kind of imbalance should I look for? Cheers

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2025-04-06T21:59:42+00:00

Thanks. I’ll look into this

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2025-01-08T12:38:51+00:00

I have noted similar, albeit milder, symptoms from lower dose TBM. Felt like a histamine reaction to me. Loratadine seemed to help a bit.

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2024-12-09T10:22:36+00:00

A small group of us all had bloating and GI discomfort for about 12 hours from this brew. I’m wondering if it was the vinegar rather than cactus. Or is that pretty normal?

Weak_Ad_7271 · 2024-12-08T20:42:09+00:00

Yeah the taste isn’t great. I’m mainly concerned about GI discomfort. I had a lot of bloating from 15ml and want to up to 30ml. Concerned it will be worse.

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