--- title: "Hey. Urgent help please!!! Me and my eves needle cactus have been…" description: "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…" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/cdWwFFc4SLuRNj71uv5XWw?language=it" community: "Pests, diseases and problems" author: "Sarah-Jayne" published: "2024-04-14T19:19:36.442175Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Hv-i5De_Oq9E4kV6qf2XUmnEPVG2tJ0s4k_oc_eaAFs/pXEBTSZZSKGn05F_gwunUw.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=it) / [Pests, diseases and problems](https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ.md?language=it) # Hey. Urgent help please!!! Me and my eves needle cactus have been… _Pubblicato da Sarah-Jayne il 2024-04-14_ 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!! ![Allegato 1 di 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Hv-i5De_Oq9E4kV6qf2XUmnEPVG2tJ0s4k_oc_eaAFs/pXEBTSZZSKGn05F_gwunUw.webp?size=large) ![Allegato 2 di 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Hv-i5De_Oq9E4kV6qf2XUmnEPVG2tJ0s4k_oc_eaAFs/yuk65Y1hSaq0rf-DBt0EDA.webp?size=large) ## 13 commenti ### PrincessBoiRyder ha commentato il 2024-04-14 I’m sorry I can’t help you with your cactus, but your orchid looks great! #### Sarah-Jayne ha risposto il 2024-04-14 Haha thank you! ### Stacey ha commentato il 2024-04-14 Oh wow,sorry about that personally I more then likely would cut off the top #### Sarah-Jayne ha risposto il 2024-04-14 I did think that would be the only way! Just worried it’s a bigger problem that will continue #### Stacey ha risposto il 2024-04-14 Right ### Botanical Hack ha commentato il 2024-04-14 How often do you water? #### Sarah-Jayne ha risposto il 2024-04-14 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 #### Botanical Hack ha risposto il 2024-05-04 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. 😂 ### Hemlock Plants ha commentato il 2024-04-14 How long has it been since the move? Maybe still acclimating to the new environment? #### Sarah-Jayne ha risposto il 2024-04-15 It’s been a year already ### Mossy-paws ha commentato il 2024-04-15 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!! #### Sarah-Jayne ha risposto il 2024-04-15 Thanks so much! #### Mossy-paws ha risposto il 2024-04-15 Np! ❤️ --- _Fonte: la community di Planta (https://getplanta.com). La lettura è aperta a tutti. Per pubblicare, commentare e mettere 'Mi piace', scarica l'app Planta: https://getplanta.com/download_