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title: "so i need answers! i got this baby today does anybody know if it is a…"
description: "so i need answers! i got this baby today does anybody know if it is a specific kind of cactus? also is this pink thing in top not safe or is it safe?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/a4DJkEpEXE7UXnWuAEWtAK"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "haddie"
published: "2025-04-18T21:46:28.830511Z"
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# so i need answers! i got this baby today does anybody know if it is a…

_Posted by haddie on 2025-04-18_

so i need answers! i got this baby today does anybody know if it is a specific kind of cactus? also is this pink thing in top not safe or is it safe?

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## 8 comments

### CC commented on 2025-04-18

Idk about the safety but it is a fake plastic flower, that's more preference I think I don't think it harms the plant persay

### 🪴 Botanical Bekka🌵 commented on 2025-04-18

Looks like my moon cactus🌜🌵💖💕 so pretty

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/5A7OWgM6nyZ8PHvm1KUPbj8itNxf6vmJBgk7cbzGZFk/CR01YNsjQti6lEbPwe5QFg.webp?size=large)

#### haddie replied on 2025-04-18

omg!! i love it  
its beautiful!

### KJM commented on 2025-04-18

I think it's a hedgehog cactus. My Google search says it's not toxic to people or animals but it can cause irritation and infection if the spines poke into your skin. The pink thing on the top does appear to be artificial.

### Ajai Johnson commented on 2025-04-18

It’s a rainbow hedgehog cactus. The flower on top is fake. If remove it could possibly damage the cactus but it should heal up without a problem.

#### haddie replied on 2025-04-18

that looks so similar. i think you are right!

### Lover of Cacti commented on 2025-04-19

Yeah the plastic top will drain moisture from the plant. Use hot water to weaken the glue and pull gently, make sure the water doesn't get to the roots. The glue should weaken and you'll be able to remove the flower. Some of the spines will break but make sure you're trying to prevent as much damage as possible. The quicker you get it off the better

### KJM commented on 2025-04-19

Just leave the flower eventually it will come off.

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