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Old 17th August 2008, 11:40 PM
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Default Re: Whats wrong with my ventricosa?

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Originally Posted by Marigoldsfail21 View Post
Well I took a closer look at the plant and now I know what it is. I saw that some of the little specks were moving around, so I'm assuming that they're some sort of mites. They're orange-colored and a lot smaller than any other mites I've seen before, which is probably why I missed them when I examined the plant earlier.

I'm keeping the plant isolated in a plastic bag for now. I'll take the plant out of the pot later and wash it before planting it in some fresh soil. I'm hoping that will take care of the problem.
Eeek, I gave up planting roses due to spider mites and false spider mites. Must I give up neps as well?!!!

Would orthonex work if it is sprayed on a cool day and then flushed off an hour or so later to prevent the plant from burning. And repeated 3 to five days later in 3 cycles? Orthonex has the habit of burning leaves on a hot dry day.
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