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title: "I can’t tell if she’s drooping because she’s starting to vine or if…"
description: "I can’t tell if she’s drooping because she’s starting to vine or if something is wrong. Any tips??"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/GeK7hfhZQmqnyvQ_MXl7OQ"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "AbbyJ"
published: "2024-08-17T19:05:43.578114Z"
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# I can’t tell if she’s drooping because she’s starting to vine or if…

_Posted by AbbyJ on 2024-08-17_

I can’t tell if she’s drooping because she’s starting to vine or if something is wrong. Any tips??

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/XEN68mjzFqo-yc5QTGuVSmiwxbFPmFroWDoqWNTi-EE/Bc4jEgg1Tkuzo3OA-gfz7w.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### judeplants commented on 2024-08-17

I just got mine and they look pretty similar, I’m just a beginner but I think they both look fine?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/TEMUDlKVIt2YreDCQeWQbdAjnjCVm9nexgMClWqdqPo/JIoJ4Z22Sm2kGtFQUDQb4A.webp?size=large)

### Sunny commented on 2024-08-17

Inconsistent watering can make them droopy and dry out the leaves closest to the soil. They need regular trimming like a hedge to keep the compact ball shape.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wefqOljjhEOiS9LRzOB1-QhxkVJiB4A5DGumXhnNrhs/IzXm1cUOStixfbZNHG2otw.webp?size=large)

#### AbbyJ replied on 2024-08-24

How do I trim?? I know probs a dumb question but I am new to this

#### Sunny replied on 2024-08-24

Trim it with disinfected scissors. Use isopropyl alcohol or hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the tool. Just trim it back little, maybe cutting 2 to 3 sets of leaves off each vine. Wait a few weeks and trim a little more. Repeat every few weeks until it’s the shape and height you want.

#### Sunny replied on 2024-08-24

You nay need to rotate it in front of the light source every so often to keep the ball shape.

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