Hello, I am a cactus grower. I grow both peruvianus and pachanoi. In my experience (at least when they are 1-5 years of age) they grow about both as fast. Peruvianus seems to be abit more tolerant for investations. I never had mealy bugs or mites on my peruvian torches but I did had them on my...

Hello, It looks lik eyour Lophophora has had spider investation. My best advise is repotting. You potting soil is not the correct one for most cacti. Please use more grit. Do not use peat for lophophora williamsii. Apply a top layer of fine grit (1-2 cm). Its a beautiful specimen. It should...

Hello, I have seen your pictures. There are three possibilities why you have this bacterial infection that causes rot: 1)The plant has got to much fertilizer and water. The skin then rips and an infection can start. 2) I see your soil mix is not 'gritty' enough. Use 25% clay, 25% coarse sand...