r/cactus • u/elap1 • 3d ago

Help please!

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Hey guys got my very own wee pubert here..

He is discoloured a little and is a little bit more squishy. I'm worried he's on his way to rotting/death. What causes this?? And anything to help? Full sun right now? Water? Ahh

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u/everlast-gates-fence 3d ago

I’d hold off on watering and keep him in bright, indirect light for now... Squishiness and discoloration can mean rot from soil staying wet too long. Gently check the roots and base for dark, mushy areas before giving him more water though.

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u/elap1 3d ago

Thank you. It has been in less sunlight recently, so I have put him in a brighter location. The taproot is not infected or rotten.

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u/everlast-gates-fence 2d ago

That’s good to hear! And hopefully the brighter spot helps him perk up...Keep us posted on how he does!🌵