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title: "What is this on my monkey tail cactus?"
description: "What is this on my monkey tail cactus?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/m4AqlUimsh1u5Tzu5RDoNo"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Just a guy"
published: "2025-04-13T18:13:16.146751Z"
language: "en"
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# What is this on my monkey tail cactus?

_Posted by Just a guy on 2025-04-13_

What is this on my monkey tail cactus?

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## 3 comments

### Landon commented on 2025-04-14

Mealy bugs

#### Just a guy replied on 2025-04-14

The white area can be scratched off, so is it still mealy bugs

#### Landon replied on 2025-05-07

Look for small white bugs

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