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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…

_TreeHugger님이 2024-05-09에 게시함_

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!

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/akMfFKScVAOaGAKmmvmVEe6upSxszraOg86KXZkEZVw/pLXOnf46RQqpSmYPhLnwzg.webp?size=large)

## 3개의 댓글

### Dave\_opuntiaface님이 2024-05-09에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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.

![1개 중 1번째 첨부 파일](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gFKgBIDtQUSoNHyzAXA4pLM-wYI4yLGXFPAMGDtMt3o/9fkSnUyrQy67pXbosJHpcg.webp?size=large)

#### TreeHugger님이 2024-05-09에 답변했습니다.

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

### eatyacarbs님이 2024-05-09에 댓글을 남겼어요.

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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