Written by Maggie
Mar 23 2021
Root cure of scale insect of cactus, can remove the damaged part with toothbrush clean, carry on disinfection and sterilization treatment.In the maintenance process of Cactus,ensure adequate light. In summer it can be watered twice a week. When the environment is dry, water can be sprayed on the leaf surface to supplement nutrients in time and promote the growth of cactus.
Scale insects are very resistant and can quickly eat away at cactus leaves, causing them to rot and yellow. To eradicate cactus scale insect, you can use a toothbrush to remove the damaged part of the cactus leaf, remove the cactus plant from the pot, carry out disinfection and sterilization treatment, and replant. Conserve in ventilated and cool place, wait for blade to restore.
Cactus have a good drought resistance, and in summer it does not need to be overwatered. To eradicate cactus scale insect, water thoroughly every time, to avoid waterlogging, which will cause the root rot, causing the breeding of bacteria.Make sure the soil is slightly dry. When the environment is dry, water can be sprayed on the leaf surface and the air to cool it and keep it wet.
The leaf of cacti is thick. In growing period, we can press the frequency of 1 of half a month, apply organic fertilizer fluid. To eradicate cactus scale insect, fertilizer is used after dilution, too high concentration will appear burning root.Provide enough nutrients, which can promote the growth of cactus. Ensure adequate light, and do shade protection in summer when the light is strong, strong light will cause sunburn of the leaves.
Fairy palm should be maintained in a ventilated and breathable place to strengthen air circulation. To eradicate cactus scale insect it often needs to turn over the soil treatment, enhance the permeability of the soil, soil hardening is not conducive to the growth of cactus.In spring and autumn, we can water the cactus once a week, twice a week in summer, and once a half a month in winter.