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by Trevk81
Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:10 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please
Replies: 12
Views: 6427

Re: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please

Yeah I’ve seen on reviews of greenhouses people complaining about plastic window mechanisms failing not long after buying.

Right then I need to keep an eye out for a second hand greenhouse slightly bigger than I need and double check the hardiness of my collection!

Thank you for all the advice :)
by Trevk81
Thu Jun 02, 2022 8:45 pm
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please
Replies: 12
Views: 6427

Re: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please

That’s good to know that most are hardy and you’re right I don’t think many nights especially in row go below -5. I take it people heat them for seed growing? Not really a priority at the minute, I just need more space. Thats clever that the draws can slide making use of the space. I’m making note o...
by Trevk81
Thu Jun 02, 2022 11:15 am
Forum: Greenhouse Tours
Topic: Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please
Replies: 12
Views: 6427

Thinking of getting a greenhouse or cold frame. Advice needed please

My collection is quickly outstripping windowsill capacity and I think I need to get some more space outside. I was thinking that a cold frame might be a way to dip a toe in outside storage but also tempted to go for it and get a greenhouse. Any advice is welcome, I’m concerned about needing to heat ...
by Trevk81
Thu Apr 28, 2022 8:11 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Gave them a good blast of clear ultra 2. A couple of days later this little fella popped up. Much bigger and not pale like the others I’ve seen
by Trevk81
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:25 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Just watched them crawl about too! Little buggers, will nuke them today with bug clear ultra 2
by Trevk81
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:10 am
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Got a better picture, still not close enough to identify legs though
by Trevk81
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Is this scarring at the bottom of the schottii stem? Could this be cactus mite damage?
by Trevk81
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:47 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Loupe and bug clear ultra added to the Amazon basket! Can’t say I can see webbing, but I’ll try an have a closer look in the daylight tomorrow and angle them like you mentioned I guess this is all part of collecting nature, bugs want to get involved! I try quarantining new plants, any other tips fo...
by Trevk81
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:43 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Yeah I’m starting to think that it’s cactus mites rather than red spider mites from what you’ve all described. I’ve got a loupe on the way so I’ll try and visually identify them and then treat them accordingly. Hopefully I can at least control them and limit the damage. Anxious the other cacti have ...
by Trevk81
Thu Apr 14, 2022 10:53 pm
Forum: The Cactus & Succulent Plant Forum
Topic: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved
Replies: 19
Views: 1535

Re: Help. Is this spider mites? Solved

Loupe and bug clear ultra added to the Amazon basket! Can’t say I can see webbing, but I’ll try an have a closer look in the daylight tomorrow and angle them like you mentioned I guess this is all part of collecting nature, bugs want to get involved! I try quarantining new plants, any other tips for...