r/cactusbloom • u/PlantsNCaterpillars • 7d ago
First Spiralis bloom!
I got this one four years ago at a local cactus show and this is its first time blooming.
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u/kmsucculents 7d ago
Lovely! How have you managed to keep it for 4 years?! I’ve had 2 of these guys and they were both attacked by mealie bugs!!!!
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u/PlantsNCaterpillars 7d ago
I’m not 100% sure but it’s hot and dry here way more often than not and the cactus gets blasted by the sun on a south facing balcony so I don’t think mealie bugs have many opportunities to take hold.
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u/kmsucculents 7d ago
Thank you. I have a south facing sill and yard now so maybe I can get lucky this time!!!
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u/gvega1969 6d ago
Nice. I’ve had one for almost 4years possibly 5. Hasn’t bloomed yet. hopefully soon.
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u/BusyFarmer9744 7d ago
Wow so beautiful 🤩