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title: "Why is my ric-rac cactus turning yellow? It’s in a west facing window…"
description: "Why is my ric-rac cactus turning yellow? It’s in a west facing window (part sun) and I have watered it once since I got it"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/64413ecef439e2b976757c7a"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Ollie:)"
published: "2023-04-20T13:31:58.388Z"
language: "en"
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# Why is my ric-rac cactus turning yellow? It’s in a west facing window…

_Posted by Ollie:) on 2023-04-20_

Why is my ric-rac cactus turning yellow? It’s in a west facing window (part sun) and I have watered it once since I got it

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## 2 comments

### Elin commented on 2023-04-21

It looks like its new growth that’s blushing a bit due to being exposed to direct sun. Nothing to worry about unless it starts to show other symptoms of stress ☺️

#### Ollie:) replied on 2023-04-24

Thank you!! Blushing🥺 that’s so adorable

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