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title: "Before I put the support in, this cactus was continuing to lean back…"
description: "Before I put the support in, this cactus was continuing to lean back until it began folding on itself (see bends in picture one). I stopped watering, put an…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/phdl6Hm_ReGSGVRvt1_14g"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mike"
published: "2024-03-29T17:06:35.070383Z"
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# Before I put the support in, this cactus was continuing to lean back…

_Posted by Mike on 2024-03-29_

Before I put the support in, this cactus was continuing to lean back until it began folding on itself (see bends in picture one). I stopped watering, put an extra light on, and stood it up in hopes it recovers and the only change I have seen is the stems splitting. Is continuing not to water the best course of action or should I do something else?

Thank you!

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