get rid of rust! Damn, the good news is we've had some rain. I believe around 1.4" for December. Bad news, the rust is back on a few cacti. I neglected to notice this on my morning walks around the garden, I blame the holidays plus that nasty flu. *The aloe shows no signs.
Bad. The older tan colored blotches are the rust from last year. I treated with Copper fungicide and it was effective. I should've known better and done a preemptive spray before we started getting December precipitation. These plants are under the eaves, so really don't get winter rain. But, they get enough humidity obviously to start up a little winter dalliance with rust.
This section is really bad, even a little soft. I've treated with copper and will also give them a sip of systemic drench. I'm using propiconazole. I don't love using chemicals but will do so carefully to the 2 pots.
I gave the barrels a spray with copper fungicide as well. You can see the orange ring from 2 years ago when they suffered an attack of rust. Thankfully SO FAR, the centers look nice and golden.
Rusty horseshoes taking a bath.
I'm not sure if the rust caused the arm of this old Shrek's ears, Crassula ovata Gollum Jade to rot? I don't see any sign of rust, could be that this pot rests on the corner -too much rain. The rest of it feels nice and firm, it should be fine. *I've neglected this plant forever, but I don't want it do die. I didn't realize that until I cut it's arm off.
cut down as far as possible and dusted with sulfur. And then spun the pot around to keep the wound dry.
Thankfully the Cereus forbesii spiralis doesn't show any signs of fungus. *You can see I replanted this without making note of which side was facing the sun. The spiral changed direction. I won't move it again, about 5' tall.
And gave everyone a nice cloud of sulfur dust. Next year I'll do better.
Happy Near Year! I can't believe it will be 2025, that sounds like a sci-fi movie. I'll be in Portland for a quick overnight, sadly to attend a funeral. Do you do anything special to celebrate the New Year, or the Old Year? I'm usually drawn to making a pot of soup on the first day of the year, and perhaps some cornbread.
Although you're knocking yourself for not catching/preventing the rust, I'm impressed with your knowledge of what the problem is and acting on it. I'm pretty much clueless when it comes to any of the various issues with my succulents, except for mealy bugs. Those I know and act on quickly. sorry your travel north isn't for happy reasons. Hopefully the flight will be a breeze.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm not so great at spotting mealy bugs so that's kinda funny. I wish we were staying in Portland longer, will be nice to see some family though even if sad. My husband's Aunt passed at 93 - she had a long fabulous life.
DeleteI did not know succulents got rust. At least you have something to treat them with. My only New Year's tradition is to watch the Rose Parade on TV. We've got a local band in it this year (by local, I mean kiddos I know), so I'll look forward to seeing them.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's really cool - to see "your" kids on tv!
DeleteLike Loree, I'd be hard-pressed to identify rust on succulents but then I don't get nearly the rain you do. I routinely get rust on snapdragons and I don't even try to grow hollyhocks any more but bugs, especially thrips, are my biggest problem. I hope the fungicide does the trick for you!
ReplyDeleteNow I need to google thrips so I know what to look out for. I wouldn't think rust would survive there, but we're fairly dry for the majority of the year and looks like I've got plenty.
DeleteThe risk of fungal infections is high at this time of year. Like you, I'm much more aware of it now. I just found crown rot in my 5 ft. Aloe helenae!
ReplyDeleteNOOOO! Damn, that sucks - especially the crown. Do you have pups you can save? Not that a baby compares to a 5 foot plant!
DeleteYour magnificent garden must be just about a full time job. I expect our NY will pretty much be like any other day.
ReplyDeleteMost of the time it doesn't feel like job - sometimes it does! Here too, I agree.
DeleteWow, I learned a lot from this post. It sounds like you've arrested the rust before it did too much damage. Good luck, and all the best for the year ahead!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth, Happy New Year!
DeleteMaybe I’m lucky, after all, that my New York climate gives me almost 6 months off from outdoor gardening. And, as all my succulents are houseplants, no worries about rain. That rust- yuck.
DeleteThat's a nice break, time to look forward to being out in the garden again!
DeleteHappy New Year to you as well and rust begone! we will be spending both New Year
ReplyDelete's Eve and the actual first day of 2025 comfortably at home after a December of shows, get togethers and too much eating of delicious foods. Sorry to read that you will be traveling to attend a funeral.
Thanks for the comment on the penguin dryer balls gift from my husband. I have used white woolen ones for the past several months and sometimes, there is static, but not always. After reading about chemicals in so many dryer sheet products, I will accept the static.
Yeah, I think they are fabulous - I wish I could use them. I'll try them again on a rainy day and see if that makes a difference. Yay for delicious food and get togethers!
DeleteHi, thank you for the information. I learned a lot. Keep us updated please, on what works and what does not.
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Happy New Year!!
Carla
Happy New Year Carla ! :)
DeleteHappy New Year, Tracy! Good luck with the rust-be-gone. Peace.
ReplyDeletePeace to you Susie, and Happy New Year!
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ReplyDeletePerò hai davvero delle belle piante! Qui le piante grasse le teniamo tutte coperte in inverno perchè con le nostre temperature e la pioggia marcirebbero. Anche qui però dobbiamo usare il rame qualche volta!
Ti auguro un ottimo anno nuovo!
Buon anno Gabriel! Dopo essermi trasferito in un clima così secco, sono rimasto sorpreso dalla ruggine. Chi l'avrebbe mai detto? Non vedo l'ora di vedere il tuo splendido giardino nel 2025!
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