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title: "My mom wants to know why her cactus is dying but tbh im not sure how…"
description: "My mom wants to know why her cactus is dying but tbh im not sure how to assess the problem can anyone be of any help?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Maya"
published: "2024-05-24T01:13:07.922639Z"
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# My mom wants to know why her cactus is dying but tbh im not sure how…

_Geplaatst door Maya op 2024-05-24_

My mom wants to know why her cactus is dying but tbh im not sure how to assess the problem can anyone be of any help?

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## 4 reacties

### Alyssa reageerde op 2024-05-24

Hmmm, trying to zoom in on different parts, are those mealy bugs near the dead areas??

### Bay Area Plant Mom reageerde op 2024-05-24

It looks completely dry. bottom water. let it sit in water for 20-30 min and see if they perk up by tomorrow. take it out of the pot and check for pests first though!

### Magneticgarden\_ reageerde op 2024-05-24

Could possibly have dry rot. I would take out of soil and check the roots. If all looks good repot and make sure it's getting water when the soil completely dries out

### Maya reageerde op 2024-05-24

She’s gonna repot it and change her watering habits!

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