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title: "I’m a new plant owner. I just got my cactus about a month ago, and I…"
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# I’m a new plant owner. I just got my cactus about a month ago, and I…

_Geplaatst door Sophie :) op 2025-06-04_

I’m a new plant owner. I just got my cactus about a month ago, and I only water it once a week. Anyone who knows anything about cacti know if I’m doing anything wrong?

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## 4 reacties

### Sunny reageerde op 2025-06-04

Once a week watering is a lot.

### Sharon reageerde op 2025-06-04

Once a week is likely way to much

### Ms.Issy reageerde op 2025-06-04

What a cute little dude!  
As others have said I would not water until the soil is dry all the way down to the bottom.  
I use a toothpick or wooden chopstick to check.  
I would also suggest down potting into a slightly smaller pot (one only 1”-2” bigger than the roots) ideally terracotta. With some very gritty cactus \& succulent specific mix.  
Cactus tend to have delicate root systems so they can have issues using up all the water in a more water retentive mix. 🌵 🌵 🌵

### Tye reageerde op 2025-06-04

I add all my plants to planta and make sure to add window distance then just follow the watering schedule they give you! It hasn’t failed me yet!!🙂

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