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title: "I have a moon cactus I put on my shelf, not realizing it didn’t have…"
description: "I have a moon cactus I put on my shelf, not realizing it didn’t have as much sun light, so it started wilting. I put it on the sun light a couple days ago, and…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Cadence"
published: "2025-02-26T23:47:51.782639Z"
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# I have a moon cactus I put on my shelf, not realizing it didn’t have…

_Geplaatst door Cadence op 2025-02-26_

I have a moon cactus I put on my shelf, not realizing it didn’t have as much sun light, so it started wilting. I put it on the sun light a couple days ago, and now it is worse. I watered it hoping it would help, but it did not.

The picture is before I put it in the window, it is much worse now.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/nXZlLEZ4dhdbHscArdZ3mMEVL9YWdCNG7j9Cz2XtY8A/Fv29uREuTIWzhdRr6LmWqQ.webp?size=large)

## 9 reacties

### Might be sentient reageerde op 2025-02-26

This happens a lot. These are actually made by grafting two cacti together, so it’s pretty common for one of them to die off. Unfortunately, the moon cactus does not usually contain chlorophyll, so it might not survive on its own. You can always try cutting it off, potting it up, and seeing if it grows roots.

### KJM reageerde op 2025-02-27

I think he's right, so sad sorry

### Mardel reageerde op 2025-02-27

I think your cactus got rotted ,it may be too late to save

### Joana reageerde op 2025-02-27

Omg mine is the same I think it’s already dead

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/aq-4DXzlgyWAZW7-61559_aRCM0ggWxQ7bvUoQTva-g/Goy9z73_QYGQN1YY8gmLZw.webp?size=large)

#### Angel🦇 antwoordde op 2025-02-27

i had the same one and just planted mine in my fairy garden outside and she thriveddd💀

#### Joana antwoordde op 2025-02-28

Did it die or is it okay now

#### Angel🦇 antwoordde op 2025-02-28

it died in the winter of course but it thrived all summer, i ended up moving but being a cactus i doubt it came back they are cheap tho but ik for sure it will live outside spring- summer and be gorgeous! my pink part started growing lil mini pink balls!

#### Joana antwoordde op 2025-02-28

So if I keep it as it is now in summer it will be fine.

#### Angel🦇 antwoordde op 2025-03-03

that im unsure of, its a possibility tho! but when it starts warminh up, id get one and plant it in the ground! sorry just seen this

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