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MummaDeb

Any idea on what's going on with this cactus? I water only when dry.

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  1. Alyssa

    Hmmm have you had any pests near it? Or any physical damage to it?

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    • MummaDeb

      Not that I'm aware of

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  2. KJM

    You might want to check in with the cactus and succulent group for more experienced advice. I have a couple cactus but I am certainly not familiar with this problem. It looks like it's beginning to rot on the top. I couldn't tell you why. There are some that would suggest cutting the discolored area off so the rot does not spread downward into the plant. I really don't know if that's a good piece of advice or not.

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  3. KJM

    I just did a little more research and it said rot can be caused by too high of humidity which leads to bacterial growth in the tissue.

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    • MummaDeb

      Thanks

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  4. Wolfen 🐺

    You may want to check the roots for any rot. Is the media you used soil + perlite? It could have been staying wet to long

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    • MummaDeb

      Yep. Soil and lots of pearlite. Same thing I use in all of my succulents. It didn't stay wet for long. Strange.

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    • Wolfen 🐺

      Hhmmm it could be just surface then? You could try to treat with a fungicide or peroxide

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