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title: "New to the cactus world and I just got this one today. I was told…"
description: "New to the cactus world and I just got this one today. I was told it’s a Starfish cactus but Google says it’s a drooping prickly pear. Any help would be…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/U0dd33uGByC9qPTB81VDpv"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Lynae"
published: "2025-05-01T23:21:02.645743Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q5XT4tzEpWTBy08m4KBijlo_PI4PKKaxnZuDyM-TJIw/XrKZ2m2fRAKwsRv-Azatpg.webp?size=large"
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# New to the cactus world and I just got this one today. I was told…

_Posted by Lynae on 2025-05-01_

New to the cactus world and I just got this one today. I was told it’s a Starfish cactus but Google says it’s a drooping prickly pear. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Q5XT4tzEpWTBy08m4KBijlo_PI4PKKaxnZuDyM-TJIw/XrKZ2m2fRAKwsRv-Azatpg.webp?size=large)

## 8 comments

### Abbeywabby🪴🎍 commented on 2025-05-01

variegated joseph’s coat?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/16BY0uN1wyUsh_KPOLibKcvDKLFeMPi21k0TIQ1zv8M/zP42eQZORNy3gM9QWA-d_A.webp?size=large)

#### Lynae replied on 2025-05-03

Thank you! 😊

### BigGrac commented on 2025-05-02

Oooo I love that mug! So spooky. Does it have a drainage hole? Asking bc I see on your profile that you’re a new plant mom so not sure if you know you need one

#### Lynae replied on 2025-05-03

It does! Thank you! 😊

### Southwest sister commented on 2025-05-02

Yes that is what picture this says too! And it looks healthy

### Mom commented on 2025-05-05

How did you get a hole in your mug without it breaking? I have a mug I would like to use for my succulents.

#### Lynae replied on 2025-06-18

Diamond drill bit!

#### Mom replied on 2025-06-18

Thank you!!

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