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title: "these guys are growing like crazy! Should I be adding support poles…"
description: "these guys are growing like crazy! Should I be adding support poles at this point to ensure they grow upright? I think the left is a prickly pear cactus and…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/s8UBeCykryNsboTZwHrVnU"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Hannah"
published: "2026-03-11T03:19:39.997551Z"
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# these guys are growing like crazy! Should I be adding support poles…

_Posted by Hannah on 2026-03-11_

these guys are growing like crazy! Should I be adding support poles at this point to ensure they grow upright? I think the left is a prickly pear cactus and the right is a bunny ear cactus. And yes I've sent bits to friends and even made additional plant babies haha.

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## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-03-11

Research “why does my tall fast growing prickly pear cactus need support?”

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### Christina commented on 2026-03-11

I have supports for my prickle pears. Nothing fancy, but if def helps

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