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title: "My Christmas cactus started putting out these super thin leaves with…"
description: "My Christmas cactus started putting out these super thin leaves with recent growth. Wondering if it is a light issue? Or something else? I have moved to a…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/63e2e92b128c0d7332f8a863"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "hegrowsplants"
published: "2023-02-08T00:13:31.769Z"
language: "en"
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# My Christmas cactus started putting out these super thin leaves with…

_Posted by hegrowsplants on 2023-02-08_

My Christmas cactus started putting out these super thin leaves with recent growth. Wondering if it is a light issue? Or something else?

I have moved to a higher light area but wasn’t seeing this issue before so curious if anyone has thoughts. Thank you!

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/D2sqYbfitBlTJKBMNHKkZYHjp4x9faIKMVP8HE1kjOY/b30cb988db024ee195538c043080a56e.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### Ida commented on 2023-02-09

Yes! Looks like etiolation which happens when they need a bit more light so it’s great that you moved it! 🤩

### KillerTofu commented on 2023-02-09

I agree about the light. Etoliation means the plant needs more light. You did great moving it under one!

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