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Sarah-Jayne

Hey. Urgent help please!!! Me and my eves needle cactus have been together since I was born lol. And I’m really worried about her. She’s in full sun, in my window and I never over/under water (from what I believe anyway). She is very old and sat happily in my nanas conservatory until I moved her in with me in my new house. Well she didn’t like the move and is not looking too happy with me. Ever since I remember she’s had a little brown patch on top of her and now it’s just getting bigger. PLEASE- if there’s anything you think it could be. She’s also dropping her needles. Thank you!!

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  1. PrincessBoiRyder

    I’m sorry I can’t help you with your cactus, but your orchid looks great!

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    • Sarah-Jayne

      Haha thank you!

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  2. Stacey

    Oh wow,sorry about that personally I more then likely would cut off the top

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    • Sarah-Jayne

      I did think that would be the only way! Just worried it’s a bigger problem that will continue

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    • Stacey

      Right

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  3. Botanical Hack

    How often do you water?

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    • Sarah-Jayne

      I go for every 20-25 days. I do a light water and fertilise on the 3rd water cycle. I do change when I’m watering based on her needs, if she looks way too dry (no moister when I stick my finger in soil) I water a bit earlier, but if she’s too wet I leave it a bit longer

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    • Botanical Hack

      That shriveling can be from either over watering, under watering, or lack of lighting. Under watering can seem counter-intuitive because letting the soil dry out and waiting so long between watering can give the impression that when watering, it should just be a trickle. Consider that in a desert setting, rain storms aren’t frequent, but when it does rain, it rains hard. I’m not saying this is what’s wrong, but it’s something to consider. I would take the plant to a nursery when it’s time to water and ask them to water it. Then you can see for yourself if you’re spot on or if you need to modify. I have every one of my cactuses under grow lights. A window isn’t typically a desert setting. I know that may not be helpful, since I’m not zeroing in on any single cause. Definitely take it to a nursery. Even a few nurseries to get second opinions. Obviously, don’t have all all the nurseries water it. 😂

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  4. Hemlock Plants

    How long has it been since the move? Maybe still acclimating to the new environment?

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    • Sarah-Jayne

      It’s been a year already

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  5. Mossy-paws

    Hmmmm you might be overwatering, but you could try cutting the top off. FUI, it will callous over, and that’s normal. (If you cut the top off.) It’s a beautiful plant and I hope it gets better soon!!

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    • Sarah-Jayne

      Thanks so much!

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    • Mossy-paws

      Np! ❤️

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