NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 so i wanted to grow a san pedro cactus (or a peruvian torch for anyone in the know) i decided i would buy a tall fishtank, a few bags of cactus fertilizer, and to top it off, scorpions. now heres my dilemna: the fertilizer or soil or whatever has miracle grow in it. will that A. effect the scorpion (irritate his body/joints or w/e)? B. effect the cactus or its 'shamanistic' purposes? or C. not matter even a fuckin bit? anyone who knows anything about plants, scorpions, or chemicals, id appreciate some educated/experienced help. thank you. peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEEB Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 First! Oh yea...theres alot worse shit in the dirt outside than whats in miracle grow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 edit: you should have understood the message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 yeah but sitting in it 24 hours a day, exo skeleton or not... i assume it might/could effect him. im also pretty concerned about the effect it may have on my cactus, as i have heard many a rumor of other plants 'beneficial' qualities being destroyed with the plant itself only LOOKING beautiful. and again, i am talkin about a legal cactus (just mentioning for good measure) also with all due respect to uhh, 12oz... can you all please refrain from any discussion of, and or any direct statements referring to the use of or cultivation of any illegal or scheduled substances.... good look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 All mature actively growing cacti need to be fed occasionally. It is best to use a formula specifically designed for cactus like 7-40-6. (Nitrogen, phosphorus, potash) Use a mixture with a low ratio of nitrogen, as cacti can be burned by it. A commercial formula such as miracle grow or rapid grow can be used, but should be diluted to half strength. I have heard that "cactus juice" brand by Sudbury (1-7-6), is highly recommended. Regular Bone Meal, available at most Garden Centers, makes an excellent organic fertilizer. Don't forget the macro-nutrients like Iron (Fe), Calcium (Ca), Sulfur (S), and Magnesium (Mg). Also important are the micro-nutrients Copper (Cu), Zinc (Zn), and Manganese (Mn). San Pedro especially, does very well indoors behind glass. A location where the plant gets at least 4 hours a day of bright, direct sunlight is ideal. The best possible situation would be a South facing sliding glass door, and a reflective screen placed behind the Cactus to redirect and concentrate the light. Many Cacti have beautiful and fragrant flowers, but they can be quite hard to get to bloom. The optimal conditions to induce flowering are, a cooler temperature (especially at night), reduced day length (12 hours or less), and variations in nutrients (lower nitrogen levels). Try putting your Cactus in a dark, unheated garage (not below freezing) for a few weeks. Forcing can also be done inside, but you need a place next to lots of glass that stays cooler than the rest of the house. here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tough Love Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 maybe ask whoever is selling u this stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAR Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 as far as your bug it should be fine. you have to spray those things directly with insecticide to kill them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 it aint really nobody i could ask. thats why i just brough it here. but good look casek, i got what you meant but i didnt wanna go join a new forum if i coulda just got a quick answer here. for the most part that above statement helped. now im just curious if the scorpion will be cool like that w/ the miracle grow. casek im gonna further refer this question to where you sent me if i cant find sufficient facts, etc. but good looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 mar thank you. i figured that was pretty much the case, just cause i know scorpions are surviving ass bugs, and what with an exo skeleton and all. so ill see how shit goes. anyone got any idea what the best lighting situation would be to best accomodate the 2 of them..... actually it will be more like the 4 of them, as i intend to buy maybe 2 more scorpions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irobpeople Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 i hear that if you have a problem with scopions you sould get cats to eat them. i know this girl she looks like a cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 yeah, thanks. maybe we can put her in the tank with the scorpion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackfatsoe Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 thought this was about makroscorpion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaolinmasta Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Miracle grow is fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 if your a shaman does that mean you get to rape unsuspecting sleeping cowboys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defyoner Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 so im back from my 12oz break.. and i open this thread to hopefully get a Scorpion vs Cactus thing.. or something about the amazing 80's band. but no, empty promises and shattered hopes and dreams. thanks alot guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Milton Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Originally posted by MAR@Feb 23 2006, 03:25 AM as far as your bug it should be fine. you have to spray those things directly with insecticide to kill them. Quoted post I got into this huge fight with a black widow a couple weeks ago. They're tough as hell. I had caught it in a glass and sprayed it several times with "Raid." The thing would not die. I had to hit it with this big book... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irobpeople Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Originally posted by Milton+Feb 23 2006, 04:10 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Milton - Feb 23 2006, 04:10 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-MAR@Feb 23 2006, 03:25 AM as far as your bug it should be fine. you have to spray those things directly with insecticide to kill them. Quoted post I got into this huge fight with a black widow a couple weeks ago. They're tough as hell. I had caught it in a glass and sprayed it several times with "Raid." The thing would not die. I had to hit it with this big book... Quoted post [/b] A cat would have done the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.T Boy Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 miracle grow makes it taste bad. but i suppose if your used to the taste go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some1 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 eat a scorpion???!?!?!??! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 so the scorpion will be fine and the cactus will only have a funny taste? hopefully the case, thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Durden Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Scorpions are ill. I expected to see one.... inside a cactus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeRVe54 Posted February 23, 2006 Author Share Posted February 23, 2006 ill post pictures when i get the tank a little more situated. and more when i get the cactus ordered and placed casek big time good looks on that referral. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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