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title: "Does this look like it's getting enough sun? It started getting those…"
description: "Does this look like it's getting enough sun? It started getting those long stick like things coming off it and I'm not sure what they are unless they're under…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/32tEpE5ujGMjqEP3oUDWSN"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "MummaDeb"
published: "2025-09-29T13:45:27.507791Z"
language: "en"
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# Does this look like it's getting enough sun? It started getting those…

_Posted by MummaDeb on 2025-09-29_

Does this look like it's getting enough sun? It started getting those long stick like things coming off it and I'm not sure what they are unless they're under developed leaves.

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## 5 comments

### Sunny commented on 2025-09-29

The branches are under developed because the light is too low. Add a grow light and run it 12 hours to 16 hours a day. The alternative is giving it brighter natural light.

I recommend cutting off the spindly sections. 🪴🍀

#### MummaDeb replied on 2025-10-02

I moved it into a brighter window. It was doing all right and the one that was in for quite a while. I guess it's all about finding their happy place.

### Sarah commented on 2025-10-02

I’m having the same issues with a leaf cactus. Going to have to buy a grow light.

#### Sunny replied on 2025-10-02

Is a leaf cactus a fern leaf cactus?

#### Sarah replied on 2025-10-04

I don’t know?

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