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title: "I flicked a stink bug off of him about a week ago and have now…"
description: "I flicked a stink bug off of him about a week ago and have now noticed this spot frome where the stink bug is. I don't know if I should leave it or cut the top…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/AKKxVkJ1HIcxhJTqKMkyki"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Pik"
published: "2026-05-04T21:25:43.212287Z"
language: "en"
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# I flicked a stink bug off of him about a week ago and have now…

_Posted by Pik on 2026-05-04_

I flicked a stink bug off of him about a week ago and have now noticed this spot frome where the stink bug is. I don't know if I should leave it or cut the top off? I can't tell if it's just wound defense or a rot issue

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/D6rs5FJYXH-vRpQpbGgD3EA9l9zXQYs4mymD5Nznci0/hb2oPTdPS1y2jAyQvk75wQ.webp?size=large)

## 1 comment

### plantgeek commented on 2026-05-04

everything else looks fine. probably just physical damage, no rot. leave it be

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