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title: "Hello I was given this cactus cutting a few days ago and decided to…"
description: "Hello I was given this cactus cutting a few days ago and decided to just stick it in a pot with some dirt. How can I actually help this plant thrive? Any…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/M0dSDAchO5qsOmoglJIiMp"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Star"
published: "2026-05-22T15:05:34.131119Z"
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# Hello I was given this cactus cutting a few days ago and decided to…

_Posted by Star on 2026-05-22_

Hello I was given this cactus cutting a few days ago and decided to just stick it in a pot with some dirt. How can I actually help this plant thrive? Any advice welcome thank you!

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