The Types Of Cactus Diseases And Pests

Cacti... Pests And Diseases

There are quit a lot of diseases and pests that Cacti are prone to pick up. The cactus is a very hardy plants and in most situations diseases and pests do not bother them. Here is a list of the diseases and pests that occur in the Cactus family...

  • Reluctance to bloom

  • Cessation of growth and shrinkage

  • Unnatural or extreme growth

  • Yellow discolouration

  • Damage from burns

  • Aphids

  • Nematodes

  • Bacterial disease

  • Viral disease

  • Root decay

  • Wet and soft decay

  • Splits caused by stress

  • Cork formation

  • Fungal infection of the Cactus seedlings

  • Sun damage

  • Mealy bugs

  • Red spider mites

  • Sun damage

  • scale insects

  • Vine weevils