![5 Reasons For Cacti Turning White [or White Spots]? With Our Solutions](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCA0MDAgMzAwIiB3aWR0aD0iNDAwIiBoZWlnaHQ9IjMwMCIgZGF0YS11PSJodHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnd3dy55b3VyaW5kb29yaGVyYnMuY29tJTJGd3AtY29udGVudCUyRnVwbG9hZHMlMkYyMDIyJTJGMDElMkZ3b3JkLWltYWdlLTMyLnBuZyIgZGF0YS13PSI0MDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iMzAwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Most cacti are green, but they can get white spots for an unknown cause. Should you worry? It sometimes happens quite often, even in my garden, so I tracked down several reasons for this problem and how to fix it. Cactus develop white spots because of 1) pest infestation, 2) lack of light, 3) extreme…
![How and When To Use Neem Oil On Cactus? [Step by Step Guide]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRm5vdC10by11c2UtbmVlbS1vaWwtY2MuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
I have been using neem oil to prevent pests or fungal outbreaks in my cactus. If you haven’t heard of neem oil but would want to try it, let me share with you the basics. Neem oil should be used on cactus to prevent and treat pests and insects by 1) direct spraying, 2) soil…
![Can You Grow Cactus in Compost Only? [We Did It – Experiment]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDYzMCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iNjMwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjIlMkYwMSUyRmdyb3ctY2FjdHVzLWluLWNvbXBvc3QtY292ZXItaW1hZ2UucG5nIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iNjMwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Several newbie gardeners have asked if they can use pure compost in their cacti plants. To provide an actual answer, I performed a 60-day experiment of growing cacti using compost as the only planting medium. Growing cactus in compost only harm cactus growth. An experiment conducted on cacti shows brownish-yellow burnt spots on the stem…
Since most cacti thrived beautifully in the open desert field, many think cultivated cactus would also survive if brought outside. Fortunately, it will. I’ll tell you why and when to move cactus outdoors. Cacti are brought outdoors in early spring to access adequate light, better airflow, and encourage blooms. However, the time when cactus should…
![Orange/Rust Spots On Cactus? What to Do? [Causes, Solutions, Photos]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMiUyRkcxNjUuanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Does your cactus develop rusty or orangey spots that look nasty and menacing as it spreads through the entire stem? Do not fret, as I will help you identify, eliminate and control them. The rust or orange spots on the cactus are caused by 1) rust fungus or 2) red spider mites or 3) fungal…
![Should Cactus Be Misted? [4 Reasons Why Not]](data:image/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciIHZpZXdCb3g9IjAgMCAxMjAwIDk2MCIgd2lkdGg9IjEyMDAiIGhlaWdodD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLXU9Imh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGd3d3LnlvdXJpbmRvb3JoZXJicy5jb20lMkZ3cC1jb250ZW50JTJGdXBsb2FkcyUyRjIwMjElMkYxMiUyRkcxNjYtUmV2aXNpb24uanBnIiBkYXRhLXc9IjEyMDAiIGRhdGEtaD0iOTYwIiBkYXRhLWJpcD0iIj48L3N2Zz4=)
Are you one that believes that misting cacti is beneficial? Does misting help with watering?. Misting cacti is beneficial only for a specific category (called tropical cacti). Desert cactus, on the other hand, should not be misted to avoid 1) stem rot, 2) pests and diseases, 3) poor root growth, and 4) dehydration. However, cactus…