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title: "I’m new to moisture loving cactus but can’t tell if this little…"
description: "I’m new to moisture loving cactus but can’t tell if this little darling is getting too much. Is the spots from overwatering?"
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# I’m new to moisture loving cactus but can’t tell if this little…

_Heatherさんが2025-03-03に投稿しました_

I’m new to moisture loving cactus but can’t tell if this little darling is getting too much. Is the spots from overwatering?

![2件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pnXnsRbEbVfHs29czNYzK4jB6BFd3BsI9bsKKyqia8I/eb59eTbcRKONWmKuEIIJNg.webp?size=large)

![2件中2件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/pnXnsRbEbVfHs29czNYzK4jB6BFd3BsI9bsKKyqia8I/3KZBLFvMS_63SKImvhpN-A.webp?size=large)

## 11件のコメント

### Wolfen 🐺さんが2025-03-03にコメントしました

It looks overwatered, or it's staying wet too long

### KJMさんが2025-03-03にコメントしました

It could be under watering or more likely too much direct sun (sun stress). Easy to fix, water it or move it. They also like to be misted.

#### Heatherさんが2025-03-03に返信しました

I mist it regularly and have had it under a grow light in a window all winter but all of a sudden I think several of my plants are getting too much light because the angle of the sun has changed with spring.

### Sharonさんが2025-03-03にコメントしました

How often do you water? And how large is the pot?

#### Heatherさんが2025-03-03に返信しました

It’s in the 4” nursery pot I bought it in. It is misted regularly but I don’t keep the soil sopping…just damp.

#### Sharonさんが2025-03-03に返信しました

It’s likely staying too damp then, I have mines in a very small pot and water it heavily once a week. It normally is dry for day or two before I water again in my environment, and I personally don’t mist but that may vary based on where you live

#### Sharonさんが2025-03-03に返信しました

![1件中1件目の添付ファイル](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/kiiRQCINMAEQfEGGj6fFthOrl8dJU_mfT1xP9TiERDI/bQL-qOydRtyzMm-umL2QrQ.webp?size=large)

### JWさんが2025-03-04にコメントしました

Those leaves seem very light. I would put them somewhere where more chlorophyll is needed. Another thing you can do it put it above the light, for example a hanger above a window or a high shelf, and the darkness in the leaves will start to return as the plant works for more light. The hairs on the tips of the leaves could also mean it wants to bloom, but can't for some reason. Hope this helps!

### KJMさんが2025-03-04にコメントしました

Keep in mind that these cacti are epiphytes. They grow in trees in a rainforest. Keep in mind where they are happiest.

#### Heatherさんが2025-03-04に返信しました

Did not know this! Will they grow bare root?

I have all my Phalaenopsis orchids growing bare root and they thrive.

### KJMさんが2025-03-05にコメントしました

I've never tried that, sounds interesting. What is the soil like for your Thanksgiving cactus? Should be pretty chunky and well draining. An orchid soil would be good. Just needs to be well draining.

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