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title: "I’ve had this little guy for about a year now, he doesn’t wanna grow,…"
description: "I’ve had this little guy for about a year now, he doesn’t wanna grow, but he’s not exactly DYING. He spends all his time in my back yard in almost full…"
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# I’ve had this little guy for about a year now, he doesn’t wanna grow,…

_Geplaatst door Crazyplantperson⛲️ op 2024-04-18_

I’ve had this little guy for about a year now, he doesn’t wanna grow, but he’s not exactly DYING. He spends all his time in my back yard in almost full sunlight. I don’t water him regularly, but I make sure to do so when the soil is dry. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to make him start growing?! He hasn’t budged!! I want him to live up to his size, but I’m not positive that I ID’d him properly. Any and all help is appreciated!! Thanks in advance!

## 3 reacties

### Sunny reageerde op 2024-04-18

I recommend reducing the pot size. Cacti will grow slowly and grow mostly roots in an oversized pot if it doesn’t die from root rot. Place it in a pot with about an inch or two of soil around the root ball at most. The pot should not be too deep.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/UoKFgXDVTc6g1rdz4BA5ww.webp?size=large)

#### Crazyplantperson⛲️ antwoordde op 2024-04-18

Oh thank you so much!! I’ll move him in the morning. Do you have a size recommendation? I have a HUGE variety of sizes I just don’t know where to start as this is my first cactus.

#### Sunny antwoordde op 2024-04-18

Look at pot size compared to the cactus when they are sold. Even the largest varieties are kept in a snug pot with just enough space for the roots to grow as shown in the picture above.

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