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title: "Got a cactus cutting from a friend. It obviously isn’t doing well—…"
description: "Got a cactus cutting from a friend. It obviously isn’t doing well— the part in the soil is dying. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have never had a cactus…"
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# Got a cactus cutting from a friend. It obviously isn’t doing well—…

_Gepostet von Julianne am 2024-05-04_

Got a cactus cutting from a friend. It obviously isn’t doing well— the part in the soil is dying. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have never had a cactus cutting before. Thanks in advance!

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## 5 Kommentare

### SharonE kommentierte am 2024-05-04

Likely too wet. Re cut until healthy. Let callus overnight. Put again in soil but keep on the dry side. I have lots of cactus and succulents. I water maybe once a month maybe less.

#### Julianne antwortete am 2024-05-04

Thank you! I will do so!

#### MummaDeb antwortete am 2024-05-04

I just had to do that with a lifesaver plant with root rot. Think it’ll work?

#### SharonE antwortete am 2024-05-05

I do. Just be careful with water

### max kommentierte am 2024-05-05

i agree with chopping it and starting over. cacti are hardy little beasts it’ll be okay!

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