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title: "Hi everyone! I was recently given what I believe to be a Prickly Pear…"
description: "Hi everyone! I was recently given what I believe to be a Prickly Pear Cactus to look after for a few months but it’s in really rough shape and I’m unsure the…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
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published: "2024-05-09T16:21:07.662751Z"
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# Hi everyone! I was recently given what I believe to be a Prickly Pear…

_Gepostet von TreeHugger am 2024-05-09_

Hi everyone! I was recently given what I believe to be a Prickly Pear Cactus to look after for a few months but it’s in really rough shape and I’m unsure the best course of action. Anyone have any suggestions? I don’t know if it’s under watered or why it’s so discolored. Thanks!

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## 3 Kommentare

### Dave\_opuntiaface kommentierte am 2024-05-09

Are the bottom pads soft? My Opuntia johnsonii was looking really gnarly (top of pic) so I cut the top pads and re-homed them. I might do the same with yours since you have growth on there.

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#### TreeHugger antwortete am 2024-05-09

Hey Dave! The bottom pads aren’t soft and the whole plant overall feels firm actually so I don’t think it’s overwatered.

### eatyacarbs kommentierte am 2024-05-09

I’m wondering the same as Dave. If any parts are squishy there’s nothing to be done but to pop off the new growth at the top and start fresh

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