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title: "Whatcha doing over there, crested and monstrose buddy? You have a…"
description: "Whatcha doing over there, crested and monstrose buddy? You have a rebellious bebe? Ps after a few years of losing to the mealybug-prone \"Ming Thing,\" I'm…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/4wFnBK6SKltae1xZsEu7Ag"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Dave_opuntiaface"
published: "2025-04-20T01:37:51.638095Z"
language: "en"
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# Whatcha doing over there, crested and monstrose buddy? You have a…

_Posted by Dave\_opuntiaface on 2025-04-20_

Whatcha doing over there, crested and monstrose buddy? You have a rebellious bebe? Ps after a few years of losing to the mealybug-prone "Ming Thing," I'm convinced that anything crested/monstrose is at a point in life where it can only thrive in a greenhouse. Does anyone here have an ancient crested succulent that can challenge my theory?🌵🩶🌱🌿

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## 1 comment

### monster\_maniac commented on 2025-04-20

the place i work at has one and its in a mid humid environment ill ask for any tips on it

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