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title: "This one, Opuntia Rufida, is supposedly easy, but I decimated - and…"
description: "This one, Opuntia Rufida, is supposedly easy, but I decimated - and gave up on - several when I was starting. I struggled so hard trying to figure out why it…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Dave_opuntiaface"
published: "2025-06-20T14:48:19.299583Z"
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# This one, Opuntia Rufida, is supposedly easy, but I decimated - and…

_Posted by Dave\_opuntiaface on 2025-06-20_

This one, Opuntia Rufida, is supposedly easy, but I decimated - and gave up on - several when I was starting. I struggled so hard trying to figure out why it was always wrinkled. Big Wig is the last try on that species, and that outdoor pic is from 2023. Note also the ladybugs having a meal - they groomed the heck out of it last week.

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## 1 comment

### Sunny commented on 2025-06-20

Ladybugs are having a banquet!😃🐞🐞🐞

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