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title: "My Medusa head cactus seems to be a little...top heavy 😂 any…"
description: "My Medusa head cactus seems to be a little...top heavy 😂 any suggestions on how to support the plant so it doesn't tip over?"
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author: "PlantMom829"
published: "2026-08-24T21:39:36.738607Z"
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# My Medusa head cactus seems to be a little...top heavy 😂 any…

_Posted by PlantMom829 on 2026-08-24_

My Medusa head cactus seems to be a little...top heavy 😂 any suggestions on how to support the plant so it doesn't tip over?

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## 6 comments

### LeafyGreenhouse commented on 2026-08-24

I would get a heavier pot so it won’t tip (like ceramic)

#### Nikiller replied on 2026-08-24

This, also using heavier substrate when you repot. More some people go slightly larger than necessary on pot size to add heavy rocks around the perimeter of the pot before replanting cacti

### BooksandPlants commented on 2026-08-24

I’ve also seen some people support their cactuses with wooden stakes

#### LeafyGreenhouse replied on 2026-08-24

Yes you can do that as well! That’s a good option

### Cheryl commented on 2026-08-24

Repot, and center it.

### AcesHigh commented on 2026-08-25

Place it in a heavier pot, but place it in there with the current pot. Like just use the larger pot for looks and so it can’t tip over. I wouldn’t necessarily repot the plant inside the larger heavier pot.

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