Red Spider Mites Prevention

[SADE2020]

What about the soap mix or neem oil for prevention? I don't use obviously hahaha but is that a choice ?

I am moving outside the entire collection, I know I am going to regret that, but I want to move out too

[Longroots]

Yeah I've put it outside now, next to my water feature that splashes water out. Hopefully the leaves don't go bad from the water.

I sprayed it with an insecticide that I know works so hopefully that will keep it safe and it appreciates the outdoors!

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Longroots

@waterwitchin I don't mind a few munched leaves, and it's just a NoID cymb. It's also in semi hydro and the UK is going through some hot weather. Maybe I'll move it outside for a bit, I have them under some strong grow lights and I think it's been getting enough light. I have roses that distract the aphids away and some strong pesticide so if worst comes to worst, I'll just quarantine it and bring it back in.

Like I said, pros and cons and what you're willing to deal with. If you don't mind a couple of munched leaves and it's in SH, I would personally let it ride through the summer, check it often, and give it a good spray before you bring it in. It can't be any hotter in UK than it's doing right now in Kansas, so from that standpoint it's fine.

[Longroots]

Originally Posted by WaterWitchin

It can't be any hotter in UK than it's doing right now in Kansas, so from that standpoint it's fine.

Absolutely not! Today it hit 28c where I am but it's going to be raining a lot apparently for the next week apparently, so now I'm wondering if it'll be ok. Do you think this amount of water on the leaves for long periods of time is ok? Obviously it has brilliant airflow so I'm assuming so, I think it looks best with the water feature to be honest

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by Longroots

Absolutely not! Today it hit 28c where I am but it's going to be raining a lot apparently for the next week apparently, so now I'm wondering if it'll be ok. Do you think this amount of water on the leaves for long periods of time is ok? Obviously it has brilliant airflow so I'm assuming so, I think it looks best with the water feature to be honest

Well, I think it will be just fine. Cymbs like water in the growing season. I have two of mine sitting IN a koi pond, in full sun, 90-100F heat for next month or so... and they don't like it that hot. Just always keep an eye... you can always move it a tad. Cymb is a tough plant.

Nice water feature. I had those same two I was talking about in a bubbling rock feature this year...got tired of how often I had to water them, so stuck them into edge of pond (both in SH). Thinking about doing the same with my Catasetum.

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Have you bloomed this Cymb before? Does it require a cool down to bloom? If so, how else will you get it there other than leaving outside?

[Longroots]

I'm not so much worried about the water in the root area, it's the water on the leaves. This is a NoID cymb, and I got it recently so I've never rebloomed it before. I'll bring it back inside likely early September when it begins to cool down. It's much hotter outside than inside so it will feel the temp changes. It's last spike (which it had when I bought it), finished probably 2 months ago now. If it needs a cold snap it'll get it in the winter.