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someone tell me these rings aren't a viral infection šŸ˜­ i love my prickly pear, i really don't want to have to let it go..

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  1. SuccySuccy

    Thatā€¦ doesnā€™t look healthy or happy.

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    • plantgeek

      so... you don't know what it is either? šŸ˜­ i've looked EVERYWHERE i have no idea what this could be šŸ˜­

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  2. Natalie

    Looks like maybe edema? Whatā€™s your watering schedule been like lately? Or is there more humidity lately? Itā€™s hard to tell from this photo, but the soil looks moist. May be shadow from the other pad, though. If it ends up being just a watering issue, hopefully itā€™s been caught early enough to rebound. The plant still looks healthy otherwise. Itā€™s not mushy, blackened, etc. The other possibility (that you donā€™t want) is cactus bugs. I canā€™t remember their technical name, but they drink the sap. Have you seen bugs on the plant? There should be sprays or soaps to help get rid of them.

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    • plantgeek

      haven't seen any bugs on it recently, but they did have cochineal when they were given to me. I had three paddles gifted to me by a friend about a month ago because the mother plant was far gone, i haven't watered yet, as i'm waiting for roots. the paddles are still firm and plump, so i'm pretty sure there's still hope.

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    • plantgeek

      just looked up a few pictures, it looks *exactly* like overwatering edema. thank you so much LOLOL

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    • Natalie

      Interestingā€¦ it sounds like you might have a fighting chance to get these guys to a recovered and healthy place! Fingers crossed šŸ¤žšŸ»

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    • Natalie

      I hope itā€™s that simple!! Gotta keep us posted šŸ˜Š

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