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title: "I’ve had this cochineal cactus for a year or so, and she’s grown like…"
description: "I’ve had this cochineal cactus for a year or so, and she’s grown like 2 inches in the past few weeks. Here’s my question: what are these little reddish black…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/644bd266f439e270addfda43"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "MaggiePlants"
published: "2023-04-28T14:04:22.082Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve had this cochineal cactus for a year or so, and she’s grown like…

_Posted by MaggiePlants on 2023-04-28_

I’ve had this cochineal cactus for a year or so, and she’s grown like 2 inches in the past few weeks. Here’s my question: what are these little reddish black things? Also, the little green hair spikes? Flowers? Seeds? New growth? Lol

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