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How much water and how often do I water cactus?

How much water and how often do I water one? It is just one of those small $3.00 ones form Walmart. I have already killed 2 of them so obviously I don’t know what I’m doing, lmao

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Answer #1

I’m following all your directions and so far “Bob” is still alive! Thanks for the tips!

Answer #2

lol, how do you kill a cactus? uhm yeah once every two weeks sounds about right, make sure it’s in a pot with holes in the bottom so that the excess water can drain out and it doesn’t drown the roots?

Answer #3

Oh yes, Ty is right – make sure it drains into an saucer or some type of container and then remove the excess water from the saucer, otherwise the roots will start to rot.

Answer #4

I’m the same way, Jules! My garden is full of nice things and my houseplants are usually screaming out for something… I had a cactus once that I watered about once every 3 months or whenever I remembered, and you could tell by looking at it, it was full of big healthy bumps from each watering! Then one day it toppled out of its pot and I dumped it. I was always kind of scared of the prickly bits anyway!

Answer #5

lol, yeah, I can kill a cactus, lmao The first one got all mushy from what I guess was to much water. I think the second died of dehydration from not enough water,lol It is in a pot with the holes though. Thanks for the tip on emptying the base though. I wouldn’t have thought of that one at all. I’m not much of a plant person. I can grow a hell of a garden but not house plants. Go figure.

Answer #6

lol

Answer #7

LOL, they don’t need much as long as its regular. A good watering once every two weeks… no little dribbles. Make sure it’s in full sun!

How much water and how often do I water cactus?

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