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title: "My mind is blown when people say they can’t keep SOPs alive. It…"
description: "My mind is blown when people say they can’t keep SOPs alive. It honestly seems like I’m trying to kill this plant - it’s 2 one inch starter plugs shoved in…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Mariah"
published: "2023-05-31T21:42:39.55Z"
language: "en"
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# My mind is blown when people say they can’t keep SOPs alive. It…

_Posted by Mariah on 2023-05-31_

My mind is blown when people say they can’t keep SOPs alive. It honestly seems like I’m trying to kill this plant - it’s 2 one inch starter plugs shoved in this planter, there’s barely enough soil covering the roots, I drown it with water once a month, and it’s happy as a clam hahahahaha

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## 6 comments

### Penny L commented on 2023-06-01

🤣 I need to do what you do. My SOP cuttings have rooted and are growing new leaves, but they’re still just single strands. Maybe I’m trying too hard… 😂😂😂

#### Mariah replied on 2023-06-01

Yeah I think they thrive off neglect to be honest

### Chase :) commented on 2023-06-01

bathtub is adorable for a SOP

#### Mariah replied on 2023-06-01

Thank you I love it so much!!

### Julie commented on 2023-06-01

When can my SOP move in 🤨

#### Mariah replied on 2023-06-01

I’m sure we can find a way to squeeze it in the bathtub 🤪

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