Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Phytophthora root rot and pythium stem rot may be a problem
Pests
Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and snails
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Also known as: hanging lobster claw
Grow under glass in a neutral, 50:50 mixture of peat substitute and coarse sand or grit, in bright, filtered light
Phytophthora root rot and pythium stem rot may be a problem
Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, mealybugs and snails
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