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Florida  veralag May 18, 2020 3:34 PM CST |
| Hello! I rescued about a month ago this cactus from a neglected garden. I noticed this white fuzz and I dont know if its part of the plant or a disease. Could you please help me? It is the first time I adopt a cactus hehe.  |
Name: TK Ontario, Canada (Zone 6b)          Macrocentra May 18, 2020 4:15 PM CST |
| Part of the plant. Some cactuses, especially Mammillarias are naturally fuzzy to an extent.  |
Name: Johannian The Black Hills, SD (Zone 5b) There is none truly good but God.   Johannian May 18, 2020 4:18 PM CST |
| People sometimes call mammillarias "snowball cacti" because of the natural fuzz they get. So nothing to worry about, they're just growing the way they're supposed to! Honor thy father and thy mother, do unto your neighbor as you would have them do unto you. (Mat. 19:19) WOLVES ARE AWESOME |
Florida veralag May 18, 2020 4:21 PM CST |
| Thank you so much! I am so relieved! |
Name: Baja Baja California (Zone 11b)            |
Fun fact: in addition to fuzz, some Mammillarias (like yours) also produce bristles in the same location: The bristles are like spines, but in a different place, usually a little softer, and characteristic of many plants in the genus. The spaces in between the tubercles are also where flowers and fruit emerge, so don't be alarmed when you see more strange growths coming out of there. For example: |
Florida veralag May 19, 2020 1:23 AM CST |
| Such a cool fact! Thank you so much! |
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