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title: "I’ve had this cactus for quite a while (probably 2 years) but noticed…"
description: "I’ve had this cactus for quite a while (probably 2 years) but noticed that for the past couple months the bottom has this yellowing color. Is this from over…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Planta member"
published: "2024-05-19T19:21:43.949727Z"
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# I’ve had this cactus for quite a while (probably 2 years) but noticed…

_Posted by Planta member on 2024-05-19_

I’ve had this cactus for quite a while (probably 2 years) but noticed that for the past couple months the bottom has this yellowing color. Is this from over watering?  
(for context it is by a window and there’s several other cactuses by it that are doing just fine)

![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wxx_X1kdW5hCMwWhjf5GDBWcNHTaJKVs7INAO0uaozA/k3vPWcxSQ9ePlOwUPu9NYA.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wxx_X1kdW5hCMwWhjf5GDBWcNHTaJKVs7INAO0uaozA/uNJ8ubkHQCKBW4s6vd_Z4A.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wxx_X1kdW5hCMwWhjf5GDBWcNHTaJKVs7INAO0uaozA/yH4slF_WT_mFcYAMA2xkow.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### NicTheBucket commented on 2024-05-20

My first instinct is that it’s likely rotting from over watering. I would definitely unpot it, check out those roots and go from there.  
This is SUCH a cute cactus, I need one!

#### Planta member replied on 2024-05-22

Thanks for the advice! The roots didn’t look that bad, so I’ve repotted it and am going to water it less and hope it improves.

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