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title: "Anyone know what these pink buds are on my orchid cactus? I’ve had…"
description: "Anyone know what these pink buds are on my orchid cactus? I’ve had them before and they have just died and fallen off. I’ve had a hard time figuring out to how…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/WxqBpbgqddQjukMTA1DGYx"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Alexis"
published: "2025-08-19T22:47:18.955951Z"
language: "en"
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# Anyone know what these pink buds are on my orchid cactus? I’ve had…

_Posted by Alexis on 2025-08-19_

Anyone know what these pink buds are on my orchid cactus? I’ve had them before and they have just died and fallen off. I’ve had a hard time figuring out to how make this one thrive.

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## 3 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-08-20

That looks like a fruit, not a bud. They usually only bloom at night for a few hours. Then die off and produce a fruit, if it was pollinated

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-08-20

I'd say if you're getting fruit you're doing a good job! That means its not only blooming, but being pollinated

### Sunny commented on 2025-08-20

So cool! I can only dream of one of mine producing a fruit!😁

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