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Help save my Cactus

3 years ago

One of my cactus (the smaller one) has started to discolour and shrivel at the base. I’ve looked online and it could be too much light/too little light/too much watering/ too little watering. How do I know what has caused the change? What can I do to save the cactus? Thanks I’m advance.

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Needhelp
Original Author
3 years ago
For info, I purchased it in June 2020. This is how it looked when I first brought it.
Sonia
3 years ago
I would guess too much water. Cactus really prefer drier conditions. How often do you water it? I water my succulent plants no more often than 3-4 weeks.
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arc3d
3 years ago
I only water my cactus a few times a year.
Needhelp
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks both, you are probably correct. The cactus was planted in a bowl with other succulents that required weekly watering. I have removed it now. Will it survive as it is or will I need to do anything else to help it?
Sonia
3 years ago
I’m no expert but I would repot them and then don’t water for a few weeks. Fingers crossed 🤞🤞
Needhelp
Original Author
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Thanks Sonia, will do!

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