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title: "I’m sad to say that my cacti didn’t make it they were ok but I don’t…"
description: "I’m sad to say that my cacti didn’t make it they were ok but I don’t know what happened but it spread fast"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/651fd91bdf61607ba726d144"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "KT"
published: "2023-10-06T09:53:31.427Z"
language: "en"
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# I’m sad to say that my cacti didn’t make it they were ok but I don’t…

_Posted by KT on 2023-10-06_

I’m sad to say that my cacti didn’t make it they were ok but I don’t know what happened but it spread fast

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/d7BSa2EnzrevCMIxfqmtsClN595cuWBOA8lLTe7vN5Y/25a04ebbc4c74bf086d60b3202cb4efa.webp?size=large)

## 11 comments

### MummaDeb commented on 2023-10-06

If they look like they rotted, it may be the rocks on top. I had to remove all of mine from my cacti because it was holding the water in.

### Pliny the Elder commented on 2023-10-06

It’s a euphorbia, not a cactus but I agree with the other poster that heavy rocks on top may have been the reason.

They trap moisture in the soil and inhibit air flow around the roots.

Plus it may have also had scale.

#### KT replied on 2023-10-07

Hopefully not because I have 61 other cacti and succulents that were next to it

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-10-06

Sorry for your loss. I noticed this issue yesterday with one of my cactus and had to do the same.

For this guy, I potted mine in so much loose rock and very little “dirt.” The soil is so sparse that I doubted it was getting nutrients.

You can do it!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gFKgBIDtQUSoNHyzAXA4pLM-wYI4yLGXFPAMGDtMt3o/8fa43b1aafaf46499c264f6235a10047.webp?size=large)

#### Pliny the Elder replied on 2023-10-07

Looks great!

### Mon commented on 2023-10-07

It looks like scale to me 🤷🏻‍♀️ check your other plants that were near

#### KT replied on 2023-10-07

What is scale?

#### Mon replied on 2023-10-07

An insect

### Molo commented on 2023-10-20

IT JUST HAPPENED SO FAST :(

#### KT replied on 2023-10-20

Yeah I know

#### Molo replied on 2023-10-20

:(

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