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title: "I need help with my ZZ plant!! About a month ago, I repotted it to…"
description: "I need help with my ZZ plant!! About a month ago, I repotted it to cactus soil so that it will drain better then she started acting like this! Anyone have any…"
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# I need help with my ZZ plant!! About a month ago, I repotted it to…

_Posted by Leah on 2026-04-02_

I need help with my ZZ plant!! About a month ago, I repotted it to cactus soil so that it will drain better then she started acting like this! Anyone have any tips or advice?

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## 6 comments

### Joann commented on 2026-04-02

I think the same, ZZs need moist soil for quite a long time. You might consider  
1\. Repotting back (the best option)  
2\. Watering more regularly  
Hope this helps!

### Jo commented on 2026-04-03

I’d assume the same. It might need more water for a while as you try to transition it to cactus soil?

### Deb commented on 2026-04-04

Planta has me water my Zz plant every three weeks. It could be from the stress of repotting it. Mine did the same thing. It will calm down. Don’t overwater it.

### Deb commented on 2026-04-04

I also only use all purpose soil.

### Syd commented on 2026-04-04

I use a mix of 75% cactus/succulent mix and 25% perlite

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