14 Why do buds drop off ? 


An inexpensive lath house permits air and sunlight during summer months. 
more susceptible to diseases and do not flower. The plants should 
be turned frequently to equalize the sunlight; however, after the 
buds have set, do not turn the pot or the buds will drop off. After 
the buds have set, be sure to maintain the same amount of watering 
and do not spray the flower buds. 
Stringy, whitish 
growth is frequently 
seen in cactus bowls 
which do not have 
sufficient sun light. 
The Bunny Ears 
(Opuntia  micro- 
dasys) has golden 
glochids (minute 
spines) which are 
extremely irritating. 

