My coworker said that even though cactuses have a desert vibe they still need a lot of water, but I didn't want to overwater so I only did it twice a week. The white stuff on the soil came up before and I changed the dirt, but now that the cactus is all dried up it came back. It gets strong sun from about 8 am to 6 pm. Did I kill it and how do I avoid killing the other ones?
by fatass_fred
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This little buddy has died. It looks like it is dragon fruit with something grafted on the top.
Probably too much water.
Your coworker is stupid, cactus do not need a lot of water, they need the direct opposite. (Sorry if that sounds mean, just being honest.)
It was over-watered, so it rotted, only water cactus when the soil is bone dry, so, way longer than 1 week.
Woops, the good news is these aren’t expensive and you can buy her a new one after you’ve begged for forgiveness because this little guy is 100% dead and overwatered lol
“A lot of water” means a good soaking when you (eventually) water them, once every 2-4 weeks depending on season.
that has BEEN dead
Twice a week?!? Oh wow. Tropical plants don’t even want water that often! I water my cacti like… Every 2 months for reference. Twice a week is crazy. Not your fault, you were given bad advice. Succulents and cacti are sorta difficult plants to keep too.
Did she not give you care instructions?
Also, how long is she gone for that a cactus needed a plantsitter??
You were set up for failure in multiple ways. These moon cacti are grafted and the scion dies off eventually. Sometimes the rootstock lives. Cacti need soil that drains very well, so more grit than organic matter. Watering should be thorough and infrequent for desert cacti with ad much light as possible.
The good news is that there are many more interesting plants that you can replace this with that will live longer.
“Cactus have a desert vibe” this cactus was doomed the moment it was put in OPs care.
Bless your heart but that cactus is dead 💕
what the actual fuck.
How long have you been taking care of it. That’s really dead and I don’t often say that about cactus. There’s often a bit you could graft and save, but I don’t think that’s an option here
Twice a week? Much too much. You killed it, but it’s okay.
Im sure your girl will appreciate how hard you tried but that thing is dead lol
RIP
So …. You’re going to want to quickly go to Lowe’s before she notices
Did you prop it with a little stick Weekend at Bernie’s-style? 🤭