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title: "Can someone help, my cactus spikes are soft but it's stuck in the…"
description: "Can someone help, my cactus spikes are soft but it's stuck in the dirt so I don't think it's the roots. I think it's over watering but any ideas on how to fix?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/rAHjj52dm2dxMtNHqWlK8F"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "McKen"
published: "2025-03-01T13:17:17.561519Z"
language: "en"
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# Can someone help, my cactus spikes are soft but it's stuck in the…

_Posted by McKen on 2025-03-01_

Can someone help, my cactus spikes are soft but it's stuck in the dirt so I don't think it's the roots. I think it's over watering but any ideas on how to fix?

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## 7 comments

### Just a guy commented on 2025-03-01

What is the plants name, and how regularly do you water it?

#### McKen replied on 2025-03-01

Notocactus warsii and water once a month

### KJM commented on 2025-03-01

Not all cactii have stiff spines. I think your plant is entirely normal.

#### McKen replied on 2025-03-01

Oh okay but before it was really hard and normal spikes but now they're very soft and don't hurt at all, I have dropped it so is it because of that or

### KJM commented on 2025-03-01

I'm not sure why the spines were stiffer before, but I have a cactus with hairy like growth. There are stiffer spines underneath the hair but it overall has a softer appearance and feel unless you push too hard.

#### McKen replied on 2025-03-01

Ahhh okay thank you

### Just a guy commented on 2025-03-01

May be overwatered

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