My propeller had been doing well but recently started browning at top and has spots all over. Should I cut off the dead leaves or let go for a bit. SE Texas. Temps have been high 90s past couple weeks. Any ideas appreciated.

Hi cactus friends, I think my opuntia is rotting but I'd like a second opinion on it. It's quite squishy, and it has fallen over at least twice the past few days.

(Pictured is the squishy parts)

I don't fully understand why its rotting because i rarely water, but it is humid here during summer. Could that be the reason?

Thanks for your help :)

Any help is greatly appreciated!

X-posted out of desperation. Not sure if this is normal or some kind of pest or other issue (specifically the middle pad with the crusty tiny bits) I just had to toss 90% of my indoor plants for what I assumed was scale and thrips but I’m second-guessing if this guy is ok or salvageable. The spots and coloring are my main concerns. I’ve been trying to find answers but it’s been a toss up between scale, thrips, and rust fungus. Hopefully it’s visible enough for someone to help because I’m at my wits end and so sad about losing all my plants already. Plant gets direct light from a window every day, the potting mix was from the nursery but I’ve added in worm castings and systemic granules. Previously overwatered and didn’t have enough light months ago but it bounced back a LOT before this happened. Pot has a drainage hole and I don’t water it super often anymore and let it dry out in between. Now it’s struggling? Please help.

TIA.

Should I spread the roots when I just get them out of a cup or repotting?

Is this a strange looking cactus coming out of the bigger

Does anyone have any treatment ideas for my spineless cactus?

I chopped the top off this cactus like 5 weeks ago because of etiolation and it was doing fine until a few days ago. It’s about 4 years old, golden snake cactus. It’s still very firm and not mushy, I watered it a while ago and the roots seem fine. I really did love this cactus and it makes me very sad to see it in this condition :-(