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title: "I just cut off the black rotten parts as suggested. It has already…"
description: "I just cut off the black rotten parts as suggested. It has already started turning brown on the top (within 20 minutes). Do I just leave it like that or do I…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/7zpSwBaOKe9RzCzk9y7d0j"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "MummaDeb"
published: "2025-02-11T15:59:11.611231Z"
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# I just cut off the black rotten parts as suggested. It has already…

_Posted by MummaDeb on 2025-02-11_

I just cut off the black rotten parts as suggested. It has already started turning brown on the top (within 20 minutes). Do I just leave it like that or do I seal it with wax?

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/NEczS0IuRIezH5RO4z-lIw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/TeENYrhjQduEMsFMJW8xOQ.webp?size=large)

## 7 comments

### Qixer commented on 2025-02-11

Let air dry. Maybe even put a fan in front of it.

### LoquitoDeLasPlantas commented on 2025-02-13

The one on the right looks like it could do with a little more off the top. When you cut them you have to make sure you cut off all the rotted parts, otherwise it'll just continue downward. Cut until it looks completely clean and new. Then you can just let it air dry, keep it near some good air flow, if the air is still and humid then the cactus will probably rot again.

#### MummaDeb replied on 2025-02-14

Thanks

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