Cactus Etiolation. With the sufficient lighting the right soil mix and proper watering the cacti will do all the work. Ive had most of my plants since I was a junior in college and they have been moved many times into different places in.
You will notice that it will become overly tall and skinny as it searches for sunlight and may start to look paler than its natural color. Even in summer when cactus should be growing etiolation can still occur if the plant is not getting enough light. It is quite hard to treat a cactus for pests and especially diseases so it is the best practice to monitor growing conditions regularly.
When a Cactus Lacks Light.
You will notice that it will become overly tall and skinny as it searches for sunlight and may start to look paler than its natural color. Etiolation An etiolated cactus means that it is not getting enough light to properly grow. It is the plants response to a complete or partial lack of sunlight. Since purchase the cactus has been sitting close to a south-facing window however the weather conditions in the Netherlands rarely lead to full-sun exposure in the winter months.