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title: "My cactus keeps getting these little tiny fuzzy white dots on it. I…"
description: "My cactus keeps getting these little tiny fuzzy white dots on it. I have scrubbed it with a toothbrush and vinegar water but it just comes back. The cactus…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Plant killer 89"
published: "2024-03-24T19:59:14.706383Z"
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# My cactus keeps getting these little tiny fuzzy white dots on it. I…

_Posted by Plant killer 89 on 2024-03-24_

My cactus keeps getting these little tiny fuzzy white dots on it. I have scrubbed it with a toothbrush and vinegar water but it just comes back. The cactus seems to be unbothered. Any idea what I should do?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GrQWoAGybT4NV-t5BIJq0WGEOC1SdeWCZiCPF5JNCz0/Zplr9ktoQ-mwRXPczXyCbg.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### FriendofVeg commented on 2024-03-24

Treat for mealybugs.

### Sparky🤍plants commented on 2024-03-25

If the fuzzies are where the spikes are it is just normal cactus growth

#### Plant killer 89 replied on 2024-03-25

It’s between the spikes. Kind of looks like mold

#### Sparky🤍plants replied on 2024-03-25

If it looks like the picture of my cactus it is good. I think it will be fine to treat for mealybugs but this looks normal to me. 🤷🏼‍♀️

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jmfbdO3hex1jKTSLHUqFr2ZE6FGCfu3ykWbKPBTSFeY/QZglrT6cRaql53eIdLelUA.webp?size=large)

#### Plant killer 89 replied on 2024-03-25

It’s soft and shows up between the spikes and all over. Easy brushed off with vinegar water. Shows up all over.

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