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title: "Anyone know what’s goin on with Mr. Peanut?? These seemed to pop up…"
description: "Anyone know what’s goin on with Mr. Peanut?? These seemed to pop up right after I watered him….but Google said I could be under watering them?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/RzcS_0-zSxi1btUYA-WSkw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Moriah"
published: "2024-03-15T17:19:22.076095Z"
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# Anyone know what’s goin on with Mr. Peanut?? These seemed to pop up…

_Posted by Moriah on 2024-03-15_

Anyone know what’s goin on with Mr. Peanut?? These seemed to pop up right after I watered him….but Google said I could be under watering them?

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## 10 comments

### Kakes! commented on 2024-03-15

definitely under watering. the plant is compensating for lack of water by limiting its growth, that’s why the tops are skinny. make sure to throughly soak the soil at each watering session.

#### Moriah replied on 2024-03-15

I guess I was being TOO careful to not over water it in the winter. If it’s fully dried out again should I water it again?

#### Kakes! replied on 2024-03-16

yes if the soil is dry it’s time to water. cacti can be picky but they retain water really well. just make sure that when you do water, throughly soak it. then let the excess drain.

### Mille’s plants commented on 2024-03-15

Omg I’m glad I saw this! Mine is doing the same thing. I thought I was doing good to go by Planta

#### Moriah replied on 2024-03-16

Yeaaa same 🥹

#### Mille’s plants replied on 2024-03-16

I guess we need to stop going by Planta 😆

#### Kakes! replied on 2024-03-16

planta isn’t always correct (i found that out the hard way). your specific climate and a million other factor will determine what each of your plants needs. these forum groups really are great for solving issues! it takes a village :)

#### Mille’s plants replied on 2024-03-16

I’m starting to learn that 😂 I’m grateful for these forums!

#### Moriah replied on 2024-03-16

My cactus and succulents are the only ones I blindly follow on planta because I assumed it could be safe, but considering I’ve snoozer planta for WEEKS for some of my other plants, I shoulda known lol thanks everyone!

### Leafmealone commented on 2024-03-18

Could be underwater and lack of light. Even in my brightest window my peanut cactus never did well until I put a grow light directly above it.

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