I have a cactus. It is bent. Why is it bent?

The barrel cactus grows southward toward the sun so much that it practically lies over on one side. If the cactus is otherwise healthy, this is not a danger. However, if a cactus planted in partial shade is leaning, it may need more sunlight. read more

So if it was planted vertically it might have just gotten too heavy. Often cacti grown in insufficient light will get spindly and elongated but you're looks healthy, so it probably just wants to grow that way. read more

I have a cactus that I rescued from a previous job that is doing well except that it's bent over and I haven't figured out how to fix it yet. A few years ago a piece of it broke off and was planted in another pot. That piece is now doing fine although it is also starting to curve a little. read more

One may cut off the straight portion and reroot, therefore giving you 2 cactus. Also, cut off the bent portion in the pot as well so its relatively straight. Allow them to calus over in a nice COOL DARK stop as its not light that make a cactus root its soil temp or ambient temp. read more