Watering Cactus Plants

The paddles of my opuntia cactus fall aside, they don’t stand up. Is that a watering problem? If so, what should I do?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 11/16/2020 @ 7:06 pm

Looking at these photos, I suspect your cactus is not getting enough sunlight. You may want to give them some artificial light over the winter.

It could be a watering problem, but they tend to have the same response to overwatering as they do to underwatering.

Here's some info on watering: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/watering-cactus-plants.htm ^[1]

Their native habitat is the desert, so if they aren't under desert conditions, they can become stressed. Check them for spider mites, as well.

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