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title: "I’m so sad. I think I over watered my baby. I came in my office this…"
description: "I’m so sad. I think I over watered my baby. I came in my office this morning and seen some rotting. Can it be saved? If so any tips on what to do??"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Joeli"
published: "2024-01-19T12:51:33.858Z"
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# I’m so sad. I think I over watered my baby. I came in my office this…

_Geplaatst door Joeli op 2024-01-19_

I’m so sad. I think I over watered my baby. I came in my office this morning and seen some rotting. Can it be saved? If so any tips on what to do??

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/njmjzvsTPluxMlVYWibjv4-pVSYQZ4jQa2BLumkGrEE/7e5d919734364ba09ec479f2d0554a0b.webp?size=large)

## 9 reacties

### Krista reageerde op 2024-01-19

Does the pot have drainage holes? That’s important. I hope you can save your baby 💜

#### Joeli antwoordde op 2024-01-19

Noooo im going to get a pot with holes after work. Thank you!

### Lucky reageerde op 2024-01-19

I would make a clean cut above where the rot ends and let it dry out a bit before putting it in new dry soil. It should form new roots eventually, but it will probably continue to rot if left untreated

#### Joeli antwoordde op 2024-01-19

What soil do you recommend? Like brand? Sorry

#### Krista antwoordde op 2024-01-19

I use this and have good luck. I get it at Walmart.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/yZPpuYGmWlMYyDTt4A4Frxs0-ABRazzlWDWHM5EIMZo/0230707744ea4feba19d0cba21b97d79.webp?size=large)

#### Lucky antwoordde op 2024-01-21

I agree with Krista, any soil that is labeled as cactus or succulent soil should do well, good luck!

### Joeli reageerde op 2024-01-21

I didn’t find any cactus one so I got this one. Hope this one helps too

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/njmjzvsTPluxMlVYWibjv4-pVSYQZ4jQa2BLumkGrEE/0cf51d0730cf4f55a1b0aa62b7fac904.webp?size=large)

#### Beastowa antwoordde op 2024-01-24

If you absolutely can’t find cactus soil in-store, I would recommend ordering some online. Over time, that potted plant soil will harm your cactus. It’ll hold onto A LOT of moisture for long periods of time and that’s the opposite of what cacti like. Well draining soil formulated for succulents and cacti is HIGHLY recommended, as a soggy root system will cause root rot and kill the plant.

### JustOneMore🪴 reageerde op 2024-01-22

Beautiful cacti tho

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