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title: "Help with my grafted moon! In my terrarium with one other succulent,…"
description: "Help with my grafted moon! In my terrarium with one other succulent, my grafted moon has a growth out the side and the top has lost its color. Any…"
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author: "Erin"
published: "2025-09-20T16:02:43.805135Z"
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# Help with my grafted moon! In my terrarium with one other succulent,…

_Posted by Erin on 2025-09-20_

Help with my grafted moon!  
In my terrarium with one other succulent, my grafted moon has a growth out the side and the top has lost its color. Any recommendations for how to help it recover?

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## 3 comments

### Karen commented on 2025-09-20

General Tips o  
• Avoid Overwatering: Terrariums create high humidity, which can promote rot in cacti. Water only when the top of the soil is dry.  
• Improve Airflow: Cacti need good airflow, which is lacking in most terrariums.  
• Check the Other Succulent: Ensure the other succulent also has similar light and water needs to avoid conditions that could harm the moon cactus.

### Karen commented on 2025-09-20

Hope that helps

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-20

The bottom part looks like a dragon fruit cactus. Its side shoot indicates the cactus lacks sufficient light because it’s spindly. The top looks like it’s too far gone to save. 🪴🍀

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