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title: "My pencil cactus has been going crazy!!!"
description: "My pencil cactus has been going crazy!!!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/BPuSg9yZQGKOxXqJ_6CTPg"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Plant.It Pluto"
published: "2024-04-05T13:11:50.485807Z"
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# My pencil cactus has been going crazy!!!

_Posted by Plant.It Pluto on 2024-04-05_

My pencil cactus has been going crazy!!!

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## 2 comments

### Chrissy commented on 2024-04-07

I got one a few months ago that was very dry. I’ve got it looking healthy again but it’s not growing very fast. Is that normal?

#### Plant.It Pluto replied on 2024-04-07

I would say yes. It’s still a little cold in some parts of the country.

I also fertilize in small amount every time I water. That may help too.

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