meerrkat
is my old lady healthy? I got it from home depot 2 days ago
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is my old lady healthy? I got it from home depot 2 days ago | The Cactus & Succulent Circle | Comunidad de Planta
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JuicyCactussyIt is hard to tell with this picture. Did you inspect the roots? Is the body firm or mushy?
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bodys firm and roots looked good. light color to them. I was just curious because someone in a facebook group told me it looked like it was dying
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It is most likely helathy then. Leave it to folks on facebook lmao
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I agree, it looks very healthy to me.
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JennroxLooks like a very healthy old man cactus 👍
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terracotta potLooks healthy to me too. You might want use a gritty cactus potting mix and an unglazed terracotta pot to avoid overwatering.
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thanks. im new to the hobby. bought like 4 within a month lol and used this “cactus mix” sold at a store. funny how it isnt the proper mix considering its labeled for cactus. ive read people using different materials for their potting mix. do i have to buy those individually?
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- terracotta pot
You can get something like Bonsai Jack Gritty mix or Sol Gritty mix, or just add in 50% perlite or pumice to the potting soil you have. Perlite is likely the cheapest option but it is the most messy because it is dusty and rises to the surface when watering.
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do you mix the perlite in with the potting soil or just layer it?
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- terracotta pot
Mix it in
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thank you so much! i also got a thanksgiving cactus. is it the same mix? or completely different
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- terracotta pot
I’d do the same.
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thank you. i appreciate the info :)
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