Why is my cactus soft and flexible?

I got my cactus a little over a month ago. I transplanted them into a terrarium and have been watering them once a week or so, or when the soil feels dry. What is causing this.

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 07/05/2020 @ 7:14 pm

That sounds like too much water for a cactus. They don't require a lot of moisture and since it is in a terrarium, the humidity is high as well. Not enough light could be a factor, too, or cool temperatures.

Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-going-soft.htm ^[1]

if the cactus is not a crawling variety, include over/underwatering, not enough light, too much humidity, and cold temperatures.

The most sinister would be a fungal/bacterial infection. This article will help you should this be the case: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/scgen/cactus-going-soft.htm ^[1]

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