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Leaning, Rotting Multi-Armed Cactus in Non-Draining Pot

A 2-year-old cactus with 6 arms leans; main stem soft, spines falling off. No drainage hole—rot from overwatering. By the time softness shows, it's usually too late. Cut arms with sterilized knife, callous, start new plants. Discard mother, soil; sterilize pot. ALWAYS use pots with drainage. Help available for rooting cuttings.

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