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title: "Recently got my first cactus! Any care tips are greatly appreciated!"
description: "Recently got my first cactus! Any care tips are greatly appreciated!"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Martin"
published: "2024-06-23T14:49:08.188375Z"
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# Recently got my first cactus! Any care tips are greatly appreciated!

_Posted by Martin on 2024-06-23_

Recently got my first cactus! Any care tips are greatly appreciated!

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## 9 comments

### Catrabelle commented on 2024-06-23

I have a cactus, the best thing to do is to do some research on what cactus you have. Make sure to keep it in full sunlight or get a plant light. Follow Planta’s watering schedule it’s worked very well for me. Don’t water too often. Again keep it in FULL sunlight. Hope this helps!

#### Martin replied on 2024-06-23

Thanks for the tips, Catrabelle!

#### Catrabelle replied on 2024-06-23

No worries! Always here to help.

### LeeAnn commented on 2024-06-23

This is a creation- the top part is not natural to the cactus so making sure to not over water is crucial. Cactus and succulents love to be very dry.

#### Martin replied on 2024-06-23

I’ll keep that in mind, LeeAnn!

### Dave\_opuntiaface commented on 2024-06-23

I haven’t dealt with grafted plants much, but yeah the idea is that these little ones thrive when grafted onto specific rootstock. This guide should help planetdesert.com/blogs/news/grafted-cactus-care-growing-guide

#### Martin replied on 2024-06-23

Thanks for the link, Dave. I’ll check it out!

#### Dave\_opuntiaface replied on 2024-06-23

No problem. It gave me some ideas about some experimental grafting hehe.

### Vivienne commented on 2024-06-24

First of all this is a Moon Cactus, and second, all kinds of cacti and succulents love to be dry so be very careful when watering

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