how to rejuvenate a dying fairy castle cactus

this is apparently a very old cactus; it is about 7-8 ft tall in a 16 inch tall pot. it was standing very upright until it suddenly began “drooping” from the top and looking sick.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 09/26/2020 @ 2:32 am

Check your growing conditions with the tips in this article:
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Is it showing other signs of distress in addition to drooping? This article details how to trim back a cactus, which is what I would recommend: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-pruning-info.htm ^[2]

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