Dekeius Posted November 15, 2016 I have some pereskiopsis living outside in a pot in the open. I live on the second floor (3rd for you yanks) of an apartment and have noticed something has had a munch at some leaves. Just wondering if anyone knows what might have done this and how to go about stopping it? I have little general gardening knowledge so any advice would be much appreciated. Need these guys strong and healthy to help support some trichs ill graft in a few weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Change Posted November 15, 2016 I would consider buying a little greenhouse, peres love the extra humidity and heat. The little greenhouse might also create a barrier between your plants and the grubs or whatever's been nibbling, keeping them safer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekeius Posted November 15, 2016 thanks Change. I would love a green house but just don't have the space. Got a few germ boxes but nothing bigger. Maybe I could make something around the pot ive already got. Unfortunately aesthetics matter a lot to my girlfriend and housemate. was quite the battle to get the pots I wanted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MountainGoat Posted November 15, 2016 Everything loves to nibble on pere. Grasshoppers, caterpillars, dogs, kangaroos, rats... The leaves are edible for humans, so most things get into it... Do you have any pets? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekeius Posted November 16, 2016 I found the bugger!!! he went for a 10m sky dive. And no pets (unless you count my cactii) mountain goat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dekeius Posted November 19, 2016 tried a weak vinegar spray on the plants as I saw more little bugs. hopefully that wipes them out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master B Posted November 28, 2016 On 11/15/2016 at 4:55 PM, Dekeius said: thanks Change. I would love a green house but just don't have the space. Got a few germ boxes but nothing bigger. Maybe I could make something around the pot ive already got. Unfortunately aesthetics matter a lot to my girlfriend and housemate. was quite the battle to get the pots I wanted. Mate this is so easily fixed!! Just get a new girlfriend and house mate! trust me they just get in the way of a perfectly normal!!! Cactus addiction( nothing to see here). Seriously though listen to MG and Change they are giving you the good oil. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites