phytolator Posted July 18, 2014 (edited) I noticed the grafted scion losing mass but it wasn't till I pulled the pot out and looked below that I noticed something more than hibernation was responsible! is this scale damage? I think I flicked off something that was scale, but it was only one and I've see more on other peres that don't have any damage even nearly as advanced. seen some red spider mites around the collection too, have ordered some predators for that... but I don't think it's them causing this particular problem. the shrivelled area is not soft at all, just very shrivelled and apparently unable to transport nutrients or water. Edited July 19, 2014 by phytolator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyAmine. Posted July 19, 2014 Looks like root or stem rot to me mate.Ive lost plenty of them to it over the years and Ive found that gnats can be one of the major vectors for this sort of problem. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phytolator Posted July 19, 2014 thanks andyamine! could it be rot even though it is not soft? it doesn't seem very affected at the very base either are gnats white?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellonasty Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Yes Andy is spot on, it is also caused by under watering. Under watering is common especially in winter, Pereskiopsis need water all year to prevent the roots from dying and eventually rotting the stem. Fungus Gnats are little black flys, they land on the top of organic soil and lay eggs. They are easy to control with sticky traps. Edited July 20, 2014 by Hellonasty Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
