---
title: "I just got my first cactus for my birthday. I do know you need to let…"
description: "I just got my first cactus for my birthday. I do know you need to let them dry out ALOT between watering but idrk much else. Any tips are helpful!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/6494749b13592cd8d29d5a53?language=es"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Ava"
published: "2023-06-22T16:19:39.033Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/verwdD5rVOnTOYqfxs-9C7x2e4ActgheCLOtpJrq5pc/4009cdb24956484bb1ab421ae598a539.webp?size=large"
---

[Comunidad](https://getplanta.com/community.md?language=es) / [The Cactus \& Succulent Circle](https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w.md?language=es)

# I just got my first cactus for my birthday. I do know you need to let…

_Publicado por Ava el 2023-06-22_

I just got my first cactus for my birthday. I do know you need to let them dry out ALOT between watering but idrk much else. Any tips are helpful!

![Adjunto 1 de 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/verwdD5rVOnTOYqfxs-9C7x2e4ActgheCLOtpJrq5pc/4009cdb24956484bb1ab421ae598a539.webp?size=large)

## 4 comentarios

### FloridaMadison comentó el 2023-06-22

Does the pot have a drainage hole? also you can turn the plant a quarter turn everyday to keep it compact

#### Ava respondió el 2023-06-22

Ok yes it has drainage holes, and thank you 🙏

### MaggiePlants comentó el 2023-06-22

I water my cacti probably once or twice a month, when the soil dries out completely. When you do water, fully submerge the pot (not the cactus!) in water and let it sit for about 10 minutes, then let the excess drain and you’re done!

#### Ava respondió el 2023-06-22

Sounds great! I'll do that! 😊

---

_La comunidad de Planta (https://getplanta.com). La lectura está abierta a todo el mundo. Para publicar, comentar y dar 'me gusta', descarga la app de Planta: https://getplanta.com/download_