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Cactus Seedlings Die at 0.5 cm: Fungicide, Cactus Mix, No Direct Sun, Dry Between Waterings

Seeds Germinate, Turn Red/Brown, Die Before 0.5 cm—Cause?

Owner asks what's wrong and how to get past seedling stage.

Fixes: Fungicide, Cactus Mix, Shade, Dry Between Waterings

Greg: use fungicide at sowing. Cactus mix, not potting soil. Red = too much sun (wild seedlings under bushes). Dry between waterings after germination.

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