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title: "I think this is a blue candle cactus. When I got him over the summer,…"
description: "I think this is a blue candle cactus. When I got him over the summer, he looked rough and neglected. Can y’all help me figure out whether these spots are sun…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Susana"
published: "2025-11-16T15:19:45.249263Z"
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# I think this is a blue candle cactus. When I got him over the summer,…

_Posted by Susana on 2025-11-16_

I think this is a blue candle cactus. When I got him over the summer, he looked rough and neglected. Can y’all help me figure out whether these spots are sun damage, a disease, or just normal corking?

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