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I have a chunk of cactus that has been thriving pretty well for over a year now. I don't know anything about these plants except that they like a lot of sunlight and very little water. I've noticed that the main part of the plant is looking kind of wrinkled and a bit thinner. Does anyone have any advice on what's going on with this cactus? It's the flat kind that has large oval shapes to the "leaves" and has long sharp needles. I sure hate to lose it and would appreciate any help you can offer. Thanks! Barb

A cactus will shrink up somewhat if its under watered. I wonder if thats the case. Its truly hard to grow a cactus.

No answer, but if you can spare a "leaf" place it cut side down in soil. It should root and make a new cactus for you.

Here is a site from GOOGLE thatI think will amuse you, Barb.

Also half way or so down are instructions for starting a new plant:

Wanda and Joan, thanks for the info.

I think I'll go ahead a try a cutting. Figure I've got nothing to lose if the darn thing dies anyway. Good link! Barb

I had a cactus plant for about 15 years. I didnt do a darn thing to it. I never watered it never touched it. It thrived in my bathroom. Not a lot of sunlight either. It was one of those tiny, short, fat, round ones with a lot of prickly barbs. It got all smashed up when I moved though

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