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title: "Any one have an idea of what’s going on with my Thanksgiving cactus?…"
description: "Any one have an idea of what’s going on with my Thanksgiving cactus? Healthy leaves are underneath but the top layer looks terrible."
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author: "Meagan"
published: "2026-10-10T17:05:03.051359Z"
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# Any one have an idea of what’s going on with my Thanksgiving cactus?…

_Posted by Meagan on 2026-10-10_

Any one have an idea of what’s going on with my Thanksgiving cactus? Healthy leaves are underneath but the top layer looks terrible.

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## 4 comments

### Waspinator commented on 2026-10-10

Looks like possible root rot that only got part of the root mass

### Summz commented on 2026-10-10

Is it possible it’s sunburnt?

#### Meagan replied on 2026-10-11

Yes actually

### Oleander Mom commented on 2026-10-11

I don’t think the part that is turning brown will revive. I would save the thriving parts in a new pot. Not sure why it is giving up. Water inconsistency or light issues are the likely cause. They like to be near the light, but not in front of the window.

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