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title: "i got a thrixanthocereus cactus a couple days ago but i dont know how…"
description: "i got a thrixanthocereus cactus a couple days ago but i dont know how to take care of it properly, the lady told me to water it with 1/2cup of lukewarm water…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64bb4e982c7389316862808a?language=nb"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "alyssa"
published: "2023-07-22T03:35:52.463Z"
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# i got a thrixanthocereus cactus a couple days ago but i dont know how…

_Lagt ut av alyssa den 2023-07-22_

i got a thrixanthocereus cactus a couple days ago but i dont know how to take care of it properly, the lady told me to water it with 1/2cup of lukewarm water and thats it. i googled how many times to water it and it says when the soil is completely dry. i dont wanna kill my first cactus LMAO.she also told me to use like a bowl for the excess water, i also have no idea what the things on the back of the card mean please help

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## 3 kommentarer

### Edward kommenterte den 2023-07-22

Cacti are easy. Bone dry then water. I give mine coffee water maybe once a month for nutrients but plant food would do too. Usually they prefer full sun. You’re good to go.

### MummaDeb kommenterte den 2023-07-22

I have a ton of succulents. They’re my favorite and they’re really easy. Water only when the soil is totally dry and give them good light. Full sun if you have it. Depending on the cactus sometimes they will get little scorch marks and if that happens, just move them back. I fertilize mine in the summer and then cut way back during the winter. Oh, and don’t worry about the amount of water, just water it thoroughly until the water comes out the drain holes. Also, I only keep my cacti in terra-cotta pots. That’s because I’m a notorious over waterer and I even make sure that I use a water meter pushed all the way to the bottom. Good luck!

### Dave\_opuntiaface kommenterte den 2023-07-22

Add it here and follow the watering care schedule. It really does help - it was the main reason I joined Planta. Good luck.

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