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title: "Hey guys, what is this on my cactus?"
description: "Hey guys, what is this on my cactus?"
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published: "2025-01-27T22:11:39.912047Z"
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# Hey guys, what is this on my cactus?

_Skimbutt님이 2025-01-27에 게시함_

Hey guys, what is this on my cactus?

![2개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3fIGaizgs07tC5bhcqVxp3kkJ_WqS2uQ0LI2D9fNhEw/4hZkxXAoS32aOkGD--HACg.webp?size=large)

![2개 중 2번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/3fIGaizgs07tC5bhcqVxp3kkJ_WqS2uQ0LI2D9fNhEw/FXvQfasxS-OKeMP-ikb1Dw.webp?size=large)

## 9개의 댓글

### nick님이 2025-01-27에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Hmm.. id first check the roots, if the roots are okay, it may be fungal. U can use a fungicide or sterilize tools and cut it off making sure to completely let it callous. I just worry bc the center seems to be black when zoomed.

### Plantsmybeloved님이 2025-01-28에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I've read that it's a separate type of cactus put on top of the base. Citing from Instagram but apparently they're incompatible in terms of Light requirements as well

#### Skimbutt님이 2025-01-28에 답변했습니다.

really??

### KJM님이 2025-01-28에 댓글을 남겼어요.

It is definitely one cactus grafted on top of the other.

#### Skimbutt님이 2025-01-28에 답변했습니다.

damn, well does it effect either cactus?

### Tiff님이 2025-01-28에 댓글을 남겼어요.

I'm totally confused. Are we talking about the cactus or the blemish on the cactus. Sorry, I thought the blemish was maybe a scar from an old injury.

#### Skimbutt님이 2025-01-28에 답변했습니다.

The blemish but I’m learning about the cactus itself 😭

### S.R님이 2025-01-28에 댓글을 남겼어요.

Moon cacti (round pink/red) are typically mutants that do not produce chlorophyll, which is why they have such vivid colors—from hot pink to neon yellow. Because they lack chlorophyll, they must be grafted onto a rootstock cactus to survive. The moon cactus is most commonly grafted with Hylocereus undatus (dragon fruit), but it can be combined with a green cactus of any species.

The blemish on the side of the green portion looks like mechanical damage to me, but keep an eye on it. If it keeps getting worse it’s likely rot.

#### Skimbutt님이 2025-01-28에 답변했습니다.

Thank you! This was the comment I needed 😂😂 I appreciate you!

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