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title: "My partner got this cholla cactus from San Diego about 6 months ago…"
description: "My partner got this cholla cactus from San Diego about 6 months ago and it seems to be pretty much dead. I’m asking because there’s a lot of sentimental value…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/EtC_giEjQPOiUzh_TOv4BQ/8CMETwOoQjehegGAFTiYfQ"
community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Emma"
published: "2024-06-11T22:18:23.431096Z"
language: "en"
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# My partner got this cholla cactus from San Diego about 6 months ago…

_Posted by Emma on 2024-06-11_

My partner got this cholla cactus from San Diego about 6 months ago and it seems to be pretty much dead. I’m asking because there’s a lot of sentimental value attached to it and if there’s absolutely anything I can do to save it I will! Any help is appreciated!

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## 1 comment

### Mara commented on 2024-06-12

So sorry, looks like it has suffered from dry rot. It also looks like a preserved sea urchin. You can put it in a small decorative jar with some sand and display it as a keepsake ☺️

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