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title: "Hi everyone, I have this cactus that is growing out of control and…"
description: "Hi everyone, I have this cactus that is growing out of control and it’s starting to lean over. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to make it straight again?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/sXutUXSIqfdnHUL3d73Wa6"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Victoria"
published: "2025-01-11T18:19:46.133823Z"
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# Hi everyone, I have this cactus that is growing out of control and…

_Posted by Victoria on 2025-01-11_

Hi everyone, I have this cactus that is growing out of control and it’s starting to lean over. I wanted to know if anyone knew how to make it straight again?

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## 8 comments

### CrazyPlantLady commented on 2025-01-11

Larger pot with more heavy sand in soil to help support the weight of the plant and a metal rod would help as well. Go to Menards or any outdoor equipment store :)

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-01-11

Rotate the plant regularly so its not leaning towards the light. But in reality older cacti will eventually need some sort of support

### Ezzeldin Yaqoub commented on 2025-01-11

Also this an African milk tree, a spurge like the poinsettia. Not a cactus, the appearance is purely convergent and unrelated to cacti.

#### Wolfen 🐺 replied on 2025-01-11

True. I always refer to my euphorbia, incorrectly, as cacti too. It's my if it looks like a duck mentality 😆 🤣

### David commented on 2025-01-12

I'd like to know if I can get a couple of starts of your euphorbia please

### Leo Grueschow commented on 2025-01-12

Get a bigger pot and a taller support

### Southwest sister commented on 2025-01-13

This is my milk tree. Loves a northwest exposure. Also I think the tall pot helps keep it up right. I do turn it but slowly do never really leans

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### Bob the cactus nerd commented on 2025-01-17

I find natural bamboo or those recycled plant posts are good for lanky cacti!

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