There are many things to consider, such as where is the cactus, when is it growing, what year is it, what type or succulent you have, which soil do you use, what is its temperature, etc. It is important to know what kind of cactus to grow and where to plant it. Jade takes time to grow so be patient and let it develop. Your plant will grow even though it is slower. However, the resulting growth might be slow. You may occasionally put your plant outside and let it enjoy the natural sun. A yellow-orange plant will get full sun and poor sand. Water when soil top inches are dry.