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title: "Hello all! I have noticed my cactus is starting to bend/slouch. Is…"
description: "Hello all! I have noticed my cactus is starting to bend/slouch. Is this normal or do I need to make some kind of adjustments with the lighter watering?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/M0dmNbKNKOMCedMOqlBSa0"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Ashley"
published: "2025-08-02T17:38:26.571935Z"
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# Hello all! I have noticed my cactus is starting to bend/slouch. Is…

_Posted by Ashley on 2025-08-02_

Hello all! I have noticed my cactus is starting to bend/slouch. Is this normal or do I need to make some kind of adjustments with the lighter watering?

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## 5 comments

### Dirty Roots commented on 2025-08-02

Do you turn her every week?

#### Ashley replied on 2025-08-02

Yes I move it to the window every day and ever since I noticed the slouch I have been facing her the opposite direction to try to even it out

#### Dirty Roots replied on 2025-08-02

Ummm…. Maybe it’s a soil/drainage issue. Is she freshly repotted or anything?

#### Ashley replied on 2025-08-03

I repotted her when I got her a month or so ago and I used succulent/cactus soil

### Speeps commented on 2025-08-03

That is a beautiful moon cactus btw! Even with the slouch. I’ve had one for 2 years and she isn’t looking too good. Recently got a plant light so I’m hoping that helps!

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