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title: "Got this guy on vacation a few years ago and .. I hate to say it ..…"
description: "Got this guy on vacation a few years ago and .. I hate to say it .. forgot about him 😰is he going to make it? What can I do?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/64c43925aa0560bab17a6e1b"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Rhiannon"
published: "2023-07-28T21:54:45.081Z"
language: "en"
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# Got this guy on vacation a few years ago and .. I hate to say it ..…

_Posted by Rhiannon on 2023-07-28_

Got this guy on vacation a few years ago and .. I hate to say it .. forgot about him 😰is he going to make it? What can I do?

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## 6 comments

### MamaJuju commented on 2023-07-29

As a side note, what a fun pot! 🤩

#### Rhiannon replied on 2023-07-29

I got it when we were in monument valley! It was a cute little gift shop. I couldn’t pass it up!

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2023-07-29

You’re gonna be okay. Just don’t get too anxious over it. If possible, leave the house for a week and come back to check ha. Really though, put it in Planta if you haven’t, and follow the water reminders.

### Rhiannon commented on 2023-07-29

Good thing I’m going away for 9 days! 😂😂✈️ I won’t stress about it out of the house, you are correct.

### Zan~ Anxious Planter commented on 2023-07-29

Best thing I’ve learned with my cactus is drainage drainage drainage! Water it over a saucer or sink till water comes out the bottom, and let that sit for an hour or more always check your drainage vessel as well as sometimes it gets more full then expected. Cacti can vary in needs as well and if sensitive invest in some other water types like r/o, distilled, rainwater and even tap with water conditioner for aquariums.

### Sybil commented on 2023-07-29

All these comments are great, but looking at the barrel cactus he’s looking fine!

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