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title: "Hey cactus crew! This is my cactus, I named him Alligator Dave but am…"
description: "Hey cactus crew! This is my cactus, I named him Alligator Dave but am unsure of the exact cactus species if anyone could clarify. I'm posting here because…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/uePi3ShjcXxeExLUiJlQwx"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "The Suching Potter"
published: "2025-08-12T17:40:55.274095Z"
language: "en"
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# Hey cactus crew! This is my cactus, I named him Alligator Dave but am…

_Posted by The Suching Potter on 2025-08-12_

Hey cactus crew! This is my cactus, I named him Alligator Dave but am unsure of the exact cactus species if anyone could clarify. I'm posting here because Alligator Dave doesn't look too healthy, there's some brown corking and discoloration of such. Does anyone have a fix or know why? Thanks.

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## 2 comments

### Sprout’s Hollow 🌱 commented on 2025-08-12

Does the pot have drainage holes? (I have a little alligator plant too!) 🐊

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/jWqvJ6YISxgM5bGa4zkcATf_AoLuu-9aS2KCFez5TAg/rY-42Z5pSYqKPubqJfRweQ.webp?size=large)

### Farmerforce commented on 2025-08-12

TWO ALIGATOR DAVES

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