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Forum: Article: Oxalis- the most evil weed of succulent and cactus cultivationReplies: 0, Views: 12
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MikeyToo
Cypress, CA
(Zone 10a)

June 16, 2008
06:56 PM

Post #5113575

And I thought I was the only one to use large tweezers... LOL...

If the plant breaks off and it's real close to the cactus, I use an artist's paint brush with concentrate RoundUp to paint the top. Bye-bye oxalis...

I find the best control is killing the stuff well before it develops those seed pods. Sometimes just touching a mature seed pod results in it exploding and sending out next years crop to contend with...

Additionally, I try not to disturb the soil because that only plants seeds that are lying in-wait... I figure these nasty seeds likely can lay about for a few years and spring to life if given the opportunity.


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