mystical oyster Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) Hi, I am putting gardening on hold for a while to study down south, i can't look after my plants, and money is becoming a real issue.. I leave in a week to start studying and am wigging out a bit.. I recently returned from down south and scale took over many of my plants, its real hard to remove it from some crested plants, can someone recommend a good scale killer? i have removed most of it but i am afraid it will come back, and i am running out of time.. anyway here is the first plant listed, i will add more and update here when i do.. this plant didn't get affected from the scale so bad.. It is my red form myrtillo crest that has been posted around the site... one of my favorites! thanks http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RARE-CACTI-M-Geometrizans-Red-Form-Crested-only-1-in-AUS-no-trichocereus-/191787997536? This is my TBMC mother, anyone who has a piece of it well it came from this plant, its not very pretty but it is established on its own roots and actively growing new growth. Its the last of my tbmc so when i get back into collecting it will no doubt be a mission trying to get it again.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/-/191789457198? Lophocereus schotti var. monstruosa http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/-/191789690977? T. Pachanoi crest, unfortunately this plant got moved to a new location a little while back and got left in the full sun all day after coming from a shaded area... Got seriously sunburnt but has healed and is now growing again.. great genetics either way.. http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/-/191789724167? Edited January 23, 2016 by mystical oyster 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Visceral420 Posted January 21, 2016 If you can keep them out of the sun for 3-7days then the best thing I find is to give them a bath in Neem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upside Posted January 21, 2016 I'd love that crest!! Will be keeping an eye on the auction Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cubism Posted January 21, 2016 Geez MO. Starting at 99 cents??? Can't you set a higher reserve price? I know you'll get a few bids but just to cover your ass? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 21, 2016 thanks visceral, i usually use a tooth brush and some rubbing alcohol or a bit of soap, just a mongrel when they get into hard to reach cresty spots.. and I'm super busy trying to organize everything before i leave in a week, and I'm working and its just to stressful haha... Cubism i thought about reserving at 50 but i figure it will get there anyway, only put 5 days on it.. hopefully it goes alright 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted January 21, 2016 there is no way cactus collectors will lets this rarity go for less then $50 Beautiful plant MO 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 21, 2016 another plant has been added. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxuel Powers III Posted January 22, 2016 (edited) ................................................... Edited March 5, 2016 by Maxuel Powers III 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 22, 2016 Thanks for the tip max, appreciate it! last thing i need is to damage all my plants right now! Updated the main post with another plant, cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted January 22, 2016 Ive been spraying white oil (to control scale), its working, but its also stripping the blue pigment which i think is a wax layer off the cactus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinegapcontrol Posted January 23, 2016 (edited) yes I will second that^ white oil will strip the blue straight off. I cant post links but if you google corona cactus there is a very good article about the blue layer. someone posted it on here a while ago. Edited January 23, 2016 by pinegapcontrol 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conv3rgence Posted January 23, 2016 glaucous powder coating on cacti and succulents is damaged by the oil in human hands so it would no doubt be removed by pure neem oil... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 23, 2016 best bet is to just wash it off with a toothbrush and some soapy water you think?? i feel pretty bad, I'm just flat out busy i don't get much of a chance to do to much, i did put a note on ebay regarding the scale, i just hope i don't bring bugs to an otherwise bugless garden :/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 23, 2016 gave them all a second wash with soapy water and they seem to be fine.. should be ok.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mystical oyster Posted January 23, 2016 updated original post.. thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
