Cactus ID and ailment

Use this forum to discuss matters relating to Cacti genera too plentiful to enumerate. This is where one posts unknown plant photos for ID help.

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Cactus ID and ailment

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this cacti is looking very pale. Not happy. If gets morning sun. In San clemente, ca. Please help. :huh:
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Re: Cactus ID and ailment

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Have you watered it at all?

It is small enough that with the white wall behind it, it probably gets pretty hot in the sun and dries out in no time... I think it is telling you that it may want a different spot or more water.
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I'll move it right now. And keep an eye on it. Thanks so much for the advice!
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