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title: "I dropped my cactus 2 days ago but luckily the root was still…"
description: "I dropped my cactus 2 days ago but luckily the root was still together but this is my first plant so i have no idea when he gets sick and im just wondering if…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "alyssa"
published: "2025-08-31T17:25:19.601951Z"
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# I dropped my cactus 2 days ago but luckily the root was still…

_Posted by alyssa on 2025-08-31_

I dropped my cactus 2 days ago but luckily the root was still together but this is my first plant so i have no idea when he gets sick and im just wondering if he looks okay🧏‍♀️ i added more soil since a lot of it fell and i watered him just now but hes like kimda wonky cuz i was scared to put him straight and get picked lol😋

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## 2 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-09-01

If you take a paper towel, fold it several times, then wrap the middle around the cacti. You can use the two sides to move it around pretty well usually.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-09-01

You may want to look into getting a soil mix with higher sand/grit so it doesn't stay too wet too.

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