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title: "Does anyone know what could be happening to my cuddly cactus?! I am…"
description: "Does anyone know what could be happening to my cuddly cactus?! I am new to plants so sorry if this is an obvious one"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/WYDXyjRxZlRlX3BEC9MLxn"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Bethany"
published: "2025-09-03T12:11:43.631823Z"
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# Does anyone know what could be happening to my cuddly cactus?! I am…

_Posted by Bethany on 2025-09-03_

Does anyone know what could be happening to my cuddly cactus?! I am new to plants so sorry if this is an obvious one

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## 3 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2025-09-03

It looks fine and normal to me. What is it that you're worried about?

#### Holly replied on 2025-09-03

I think the bits at the bottoms on the right and at the front, they look whitish?

#### Bethany replied on 2025-09-03

Yes the bits at the bottom!! Looks like it’s rotting or something. It’s more black in person.

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