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title: "Are red leaves on my Christmas cactus something to be concerned…"
description: "Are red leaves on my Christmas cactus something to be concerned about? I’ve heard red leaves can be due to too much sunlight, under watering etc, but the…"
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author: "Lauren"
published: "2026-05-22T19:00:39.430623Z"
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# Are red leaves on my Christmas cactus something to be concerned…

_Posted by Lauren on 2026-05-22_

Are red leaves on my Christmas cactus something to be concerned about?  
I’ve heard red leaves can be due to too much sunlight, under watering etc, but the leaves on the pictures I’ve seen are a different look to mine?  
Wondering if it’s about to bloom or if it’s a cause for concern?  
Thanks in advance :)

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## 14 comments

### Lemon Meyer tree jr. commented on 2026-05-22

Idk but it looks cool

### JR commented on 2026-05-22

Maybe that’s the color of the bloom and it’s giving you some Christmas in May vibes

### cndough commented on 2026-05-22

They are new leaves growing!!!!

### cndough commented on 2026-05-22

They will start out pink and change to green!! Just takes some time.

#### Lauren replied on 2026-05-22

Ooooh yay! Nothing to worry about then!? Thank you 😁

#### cndough replied on 2026-05-23

Yup nothing to worry about

### Herbal Goddess commented on 2026-05-23

It starting to flower it’s very happy plant

#### Lauren replied on 2026-05-23

This made my day, thank you \<3

#### Herbal Goddess replied on 2026-05-23

They are ever so pretty when they’re flowering have a google coz she’ll start exploding soon! Maybe give her some gentle cactus feed if you have any 🥰

#### Herbal Goddess replied on 2026-05-24

I have a masters in horticulture. It’s a flower bro!

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### Growing army commented on 2026-05-25

Could those be flowers or,?

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