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Joined: 7/26/2010
Posts: 12
Location: Haifax, NS Canada
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I have a very small cactus in a very tiny pot, I am wondering if it would grow more in a larger pot?
Does anyone have any tips for taking car of cacti?
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Rank: Administration
Joined: 10/1/2009
Posts: 88
Location: Washington
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If you re-pot a plant in a pot that is too big for it it will be much more prone to root rot. With cacti, you should definitely under water than risk over watering. Here is a website with information for you. I hope it helps.
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 7/27/2010
Posts: 7
Location: Northern New Jersey
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Make sure it is rootbound before you move it. Cacti are very "cozy" plants.
Good Luck
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 7/27/2010
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Location: Northern New Jersey
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After you move it once, wait about a month ( maybe two, maybe three, it matters on the size of the pot you moved it into) because cactuc like being rootbound and its roots won't have the time to adapt before you move it again. Take your time, you have years and years more to spend with this mini cactus.
Good Luck
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Rank: Member
Joined: 7/26/2010
Posts: 12
Location: Haifax, NS Canada
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Thanks everyone!
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Rank: Newbie
Joined: 8/17/2010
Posts: 8
Location: NYC
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As mentioned above, they do like to be potbound. I purchased a very small cactus several years ago and now it has almost tripled in height. However, it's still in the same pot, and it seems very happy where it is. Cacti are slow growing, but live a good while - with patience, sun, and not too much water, yours should do fine.
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Joined: 7/26/2010
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Location: Haifax, NS Canada
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Thanks for the info... they are drooping though, what might be causing this???
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