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Old May 6, 2014   #2
Redbaron
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Has anyone ever put cactus in their compost pile? I have to tear out a large cactus, and am wondering if I should put it in my compost pile. Pear type cactus, but minimal thorns.
I never have, but I don't see any reason why you shouldn't compost it. Everything decays eventually and I see no reason why cactus should be an exception.
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