Its got a pretty nasty scale infection. Look up how to treat it for that and it will hopefull bounce back.
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It is COVERED in scale 🤢 get a q tip or soft toothbrush and start scrubbing them off with gentle soapy water
russsaa
Nasty scale infestation, Looks like its dying back.
Is the bottom segment firm? If the bottom segment is firm, thats good. Firstly, with a sharp & sterilized blade, cut off whats soft & floppy. Dispose of the floppy segments.
Next, physical removal of the scale, theres a lot of ways to do this. Some scale species are on more strongly than others, so they determine what works. Sometimes just hosing them off works, sometimes scrubbin with water & a toothbrush.
After the scale is fully removed, topical pesticide & fungicide should be used. For the fungicide, use a sulphur or copper dry powder, and apply the powder to the wound.
For the pesticide- i advise “capt jack dead bug brew” and “capt jack tomato & veg” you can use just one, or both and alternate use. Spray the cac once a week to prevent the scale from establishing (the two listed sprays are non toxic and water based)
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Its got a pretty nasty scale infection. Look up how to treat it for that and it will hopefull bounce back.
It is COVERED in scale 🤢 get a q tip or soft toothbrush and start scrubbing them off with gentle soapy water
Nasty scale infestation, Looks like its dying back.
Is the bottom segment firm? If the bottom segment is firm, thats good. Firstly, with a sharp & sterilized blade, cut off whats soft & floppy. Dispose of the floppy segments.
Next, physical removal of the scale, theres a lot of ways to do this. Some scale species are on more strongly than others, so they determine what works. Sometimes just hosing them off works, sometimes scrubbin with water & a toothbrush.
After the scale is fully removed, topical pesticide & fungicide should be used. For the fungicide, use a sulphur or copper dry powder, and apply the powder to the wound.
For the pesticide- i advise “capt jack dead bug brew” and “capt jack tomato & veg” you can use just one, or both and alternate use. Spray the cac once a week to prevent the scale from establishing (the two listed sprays are non toxic and water based)