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title: "Hi, does anyone know what kind of cactus this could be ? I got it at…"
description: "Hi, does anyone know what kind of cactus this could be ? I got it at sprouts & the tag just said cool cactus 🤣 & does anyone know if the yellowing on the top…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/UuYm2aUYx7hOHaqGxtmndq"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Leslie"
published: "2025-11-08T01:40:02.335935Z"
language: "en"
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# Hi, does anyone know what kind of cactus this could be ? I got it at…

_Posted by Leslie on 2025-11-08_

Hi, does anyone know what kind of cactus this could be ? I got it at sprouts \& the tag just said cool cactus 🤣 \& does anyone know if the yellowing on the top means it’s under-watered or overwatered? Thanks ! 🫶🏻

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IjysPbEQyVz4ED0z0RjdJWSHi2KGWDT0SsCP7_TcrrE/JJl6oIFnS5OuiLCXHVCZ6A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/IjysPbEQyVz4ED0z0RjdJWSHi2KGWDT0SsCP7_TcrrE/RkS1qMq-SNGlL9AmZaLVxw.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Katomarose commented on 2025-11-08

Looks like road kill cactus

### MummaDeb commented on 2025-11-08

I have one. They like to completely dry out.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/MOXcw7te6S9UHjaWvEfp257jXZmEcofyef83nx6UvFY/1nREJ80GTvOSW3hdVhc3bQ.webp?size=large)

#### Katomarose replied on 2025-11-08

It's definitely not a microdasys. Their pads are more round and small. Hence the "micro".

### Leslie commented on 2025-11-08

Thank you!!

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2025-11-08

Road kill cactus

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