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title: "Hey! I’m very new to plants and I just bought some cactuses. I bought…"
description: "Hey! I’m very new to plants and I just bought some cactuses. I bought the one shown in the photo and it seems dead at the bottom (was there when I bought it)…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/652bece328d0e73551c0c3ed"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Emma"
published: "2023-10-15T13:45:07.914Z"
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# Hey! I’m very new to plants and I just bought some cactuses. I bought…

_Posted by Emma on 2023-10-15_

Hey! I’m very new to plants and I just bought some cactuses. I bought the one shown in the photo and it seems dead at the bottom (was there when I bought it) is it healthy? How should I care for it?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/ZLqFGTF35nEP9pfMF4clJ9BeeCa-_uWsKvo9f9A83-w/36397c6c84e6450581b19e35aa6028cd.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-10-15

It’s not dead, just calloused. It’s not soft to the touch, right? I wouldn’t change anything at this point. Follow the Planta reminders 😊

### Women are Water commented on 2023-10-15

As long as it’s still firm and not mushy or soft you should fine. IMO Looks like that part may have been covered by soil at some point. I’ve seen many cacti look like that

### Emma commented on 2023-10-15

Okay that’s good to know!! It’s still pretty firm 👍👍

### DanishGramma commented on 2023-10-17

Yup, it’s called corking and it’s natural 😊  
Desert Plants of Avalon on YouTube is a great resource

#### Emma replied on 2023-10-17

Awesome!! You’re very helpful! I’m curious if there’s a way to get rid of itv

#### Emma replied on 2023-10-17

Awesome!! You’re very helpful! I’m curious if there’s a way to get rid of itv

#### DanishGramma replied on 2023-10-18

That’s just the way they grow in nature, kind of like a tree trunk

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-10-17

For example:

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gFKgBIDtQUSoNHyzAXA4pLM-wYI4yLGXFPAMGDtMt3o/37f80697d2bf4b0d93d7fcb4d767abc6.webp?size=large)

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