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Syd

I’ve got this mystery cactus and can’t figure out why it started dropping so much. The roots are fine and I repotted it to a smaller pot with better drainage so it’s not in this white one anymore. This white pot didn’t have drainage so I was always stingy when watering it because I didn’t want root rot and I’m thinking maybe it’s just really dehydrated? A few hours ago I gave it a bunch of water and am hoping to see a change? I also put a stick in it to hold it upright. The cactus isn’t squishy but the base isn’t as thick as it was a few weeks ago and looks just the faintest bit shriveled. I’m new to cacti so any advice would be sooooo appreciated ❤️ have a great day!

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  1. alex

    put him in a pit with drainage and water thoroughly when you do !!

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  2. Denial Island

    I have a friend at work who has one of those that grew is a mystery plant out of another plant and that’s just how it grows long and stringing like that

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  3. Fluffy Tail

    It could also be looking for more light. She’s quite etiolated, meaning stretched out, and plants do that when they need more light.

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    • Syd

      Got it! Just ordered a grow light

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