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title: "I recently just got this Fishbone Cactus, it’s my first plant ever.…"
description: "I recently just got this Fishbone Cactus, it’s my first plant ever. Any tips on how I can make it more full and look healthier?"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Sage"
published: "2024-01-23T21:34:38.985Z"
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# I recently just got this Fishbone Cactus, it’s my first plant ever.…

_Posted by Sage on 2024-01-23_

I recently just got this Fishbone Cactus, it’s my first plant ever. Any tips on how I can make it more full and look healthier?

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## 4 comments

### Plant Father commented on 2024-01-23

wait for its branches to feel a little soft before watering again. it’s ok to water if they’re still firm if you’re 100% sure the soil is totally dry. a bamboo skewer is the most accurate tool besides your fingers to check the moisture level. offer it as much light as you can, ideally somewhere like a west-facing window. you likely won’t see much growth the next few weeks as it adjusts to your environment, especially since it is dark and gloomy outside this time of year

#### Sage replied on 2024-01-23

thank you!! someone mentioned to me that I could cut off some of the ends and replant them back into the same pot to fill it out. does this really work?

#### Plant Father replied on 2024-01-23

that’s called propagating and i honestly wouldn’t recommend it until you’re confident caring for this plant. while not the hardest plant to propagate, it does take some practice, know-how, and patience. given enough light on top of the plant it should start branching out on its own

### Penny L commented on 2024-01-23

I agree with Plant Father, and I’d also provide some fertilizer starting in a month or so once she’s adjusted to the new environment. 💚

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