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title: "Guess who’s back? Back again? I’m not sure how I missed this but is…"
description: "Guess who’s back? Back again? I’m not sure how I missed this but is this root rot at the base of this cactus? It doesn’t seem mushy or malodorous. Thanks!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/wynU6XUpwpXORKhMI1Zxay"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "HumidAtHeart"
published: "2025-07-30T00:28:37.770815Z"
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# Guess who’s back? Back again? I’m not sure how I missed this but is…

_Posted by HumidAtHeart on 2025-07-30_

Guess who’s back? Back again?

I’m not sure how I missed this but is this root rot at the base of this cactus?

It doesn’t seem mushy or malodorous.

Thanks!

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## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-07-30

It kinda looks like corking. Does it peels off?

#### HumidAtHeart replied on 2025-07-30

I haven’t heard of that! I’ll check- thanks for the idea!

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-07-30

It happens on older or stressed cacti, its basically an extra supportive coating. Which is why I asked if it peels off. If you're not sure id check the roots and base for any rot

#### HumidAtHeart replied on 2025-07-30

I think you’re right! It’s definitely not soft or mushy. I am going to assume stress since it was purchased recently and repotted. Thanks for the tip!

### Carolinagreenthumb commented on 2025-07-30

Maybe old age?

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