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title: "No matter what I do with this cactus it's not happy. I've had it…"
description: "No matter what I do with this cactus it's not happy. I've had it since it was in a 4\" pot so I'm attached. It started really drooping badly a week or so ago.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/JMdXrhEwIngqnH3nmTXJOM"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "MummaDeb"
published: "2025-12-27T15:26:57.486239Z"
language: "en"
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# No matter what I do with this cactus it's not happy. I've had it…

_Posted by MummaDeb on 2025-12-27_

No matter what I do with this cactus it's not happy. I've had it since it was in a 4" pot so I'm attached. It started really drooping badly a week or so ago. Planta and AI suggested root rot. So I just repotted it to check the roots. Not many but the ones there were fine. I gave it new soil (cactus mix) and moved it from a grow light to a southwestern window. I've only watered it when the soil is completely dry, but it's sort of mushy. I'm clueless. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks!!

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## 2 comments

### RampageGardens commented on 2025-12-27

Most cactus could be fine outdoors with 2-3 waterings a year. Indoors you may need to just water once. Its a set it and forget type of plant. Theres new growth though, doesn’t seem too unhappy :)

#### MummaDeb replied on 2025-12-27

Thanks for the help. It definitely wouldn't like being outside here right now. Lots of snow. lol. They do go out in the summer though.  
I didn't water it when I repotted it. Figured I'd better not since it felt mushy. I have about 30 other cactus. No problems. This one is my problem child. 😉

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