Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
susceptible to root rots if grown in wet soil
Pests
susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
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spotted adromischus · Adromischus maculatus
Grow under glass in a sharply draining or proprietary cactus compost in full sunlight with good ventilation. Water during the growing season in spring to autumn, only when the soil has become dry. Withhold water altogether in the winter months and keep cool, but not lower than 7°C (45°F). A low nitrogen fertiliser can be applied two or three times during the growing season.
susceptible to root rots if grown in wet soil
susceptible to mealybugs and aphids
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