Hi Lindsey! Wish I could help, but I all I know about cactus, is that they sometimes can cause pain!
You may have more eyes that really know cactus in the Cactus/Succulent forum. Just a thought.
Name: Daisy I Reno, Nv (Zone 6b) Not all who wander are lost
I answered in the other forum you posted his to....
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