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title: "Just got me a ferocactus pottsii first cactus any tips?!"
description: "Just got me a ferocactus pottsii first cactus any tips?!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/JBJ7xEzYRe7HJPtbIrCL09"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Joseph"
published: "2026-09-06T18:40:09.175503Z"
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# Just got me a ferocactus pottsii first cactus any tips?!

_Posted by Joseph on 2026-09-06_

Just got me a ferocactus pottsii first cactus any tips?!

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## 2 comments

### Mel 🌸 🪴 commented on 2026-09-06

I love the geometric shape of the spines!

### Tim commented on 2026-09-07

Don’t overwater it! They like it dry dry dry…

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