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title: "I’m trying to decide if I should slice off the top and start over 🧐…"
description: "I’m trying to decide if I should slice off the top and start over 🧐 She’s been dealing with scale for months and just went through hurricane Debby outside in…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "DanishGramma"
published: "2024-08-11T21:51:35.935582Z"
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# I’m trying to decide if I should slice off the top and start over 🧐…

_Posted by DanishGramma on 2024-08-11_

I’m trying to decide if I should slice off the top and start over 🧐  
She’s been dealing with scale for months and just went through hurricane Debby outside in the rain 🌧️  
The middle is looking big and feels springy so I’m worried about rot 🍄‍🟫

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/JhJVL2SxRSX1JVLqRmRpw1IVPbnimBSWR7NamxzVK_g/lpea4yoNR_6p4-tDk5_Y2g.webp?size=large)

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## 3 comments

### BigGrac commented on 2024-08-12

I can’t provide any good advice but I do want to say that I love the pot!!

#### DanishGramma replied on 2024-08-12

Thanks 😊

### DanishGramma commented on 2024-08-12

I decided to try saving the top last night after doing more research.

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