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title: "Hey fellow plant people! I've had this cactus for about 10 years now,…"
description: "Hey fellow plant people! I've had this cactus for about 10 years now, and I just repotted him for the first time today. I know it's meant to be a barrel…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/SwpDBKWSTFs6Suv8kkWnCa"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Haley S."
published: "2025-08-25T18:43:13.469087Z"
language: "en"
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# Hey fellow plant people! I've had this cactus for about 10 years now,…

_Posted by Haley S. on 2025-08-25_

Hey fellow plant people! I've had this cactus for about 10 years now, and I just repotted him for the first time today. I know it's meant to be a barrel cactus. I've kept him indoors all his life, but know he's looking worse for wear. Does he need to be chopped? How do I get him to no longer be floppy? Any advice is welcome! Thank you!

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## 2 comments

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-25

What the specific name of this cacti??.

### SWDK commented on 2025-08-25

A cactus that hasn't been repotted in over a decade is likely bending due to being severely root-bound, a nutrient-depleted soil mix, and a lack of consistent, even light. These issues compound over time, compromising the plant's stability. 10years is a bit of time.

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