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title: "Alright my cactus experts…I need all your advice and tips! I was just…"
description: "Alright my cactus experts…I need all your advice and tips! I was just gifted this little guy and have no clue how to properly care for him. I have several…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Bella Bee🐝💚"
published: "2024-06-25T00:24:02.300039Z"
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# Alright my cactus experts…I need all your advice and tips! I was just…

_Posted by Bella Bee🐝💚 on 2024-06-25_

Alright my cactus experts…I need all your advice and tips! I was just gifted this little guy and have no clue how to properly care for him. I have several succulents so I know it isn’t much different. But I still have some questions. What size pot should I put him in? Do I have to leave those arms or is it okay to cut and plant them all together? Lastly, anyone know what kind this is?

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## 3 comments

### Succulent❤️Mama commented on 2024-06-25

I only recently got two kinds of cactus so I’m learning too. I just wanted to say it’s cute!!

I think our usual rules of a pot the size of the root ball, well draining soil, drainage holes, terracotta is best, lots of sun rules apply. But that’s all I know.🤪

#### Bella Bee🐝💚 replied on 2024-06-25

Thank you!! I think he’s pretty cute myself🥰  
I figured it was going to be pretty much the same as the succulents but just wanted to double check before just diving in💚

#### Succulent❤️Mama replied on 2024-06-25

I will be watching for replies to learn too.😊

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