peyote growing pains

[SWIMdidit]

Hi folks --

Peyote growing question: My buttons are turning light green and I can't work out if that's because it is getting too much or too little light. It's a hot & dry environment and they are currently getting some direct sunlight but mostly indirect sunlight. Any advice much appreciated!

(Pulling out the mescaline sub-thread b/c this is a pretty specific question & buried in the sub-thread, apologies for the re-post.)

 

[CrypticArc]

This can result from either condition (too much or too little light). If I were you, I'd do an experiment. Put half your cactuses in a little bit more light, the other half in a little more shade, and see which group does better after a couple days. Just be sure not to leave them too long because they could take some mild damage from being in too heavy sun

 

[StudebakerHawk]

If they are young they may not like strong sunshine . Any pinkish or brown coloring indicates too much light [ sunburn ] . Young ones do best in filtered [ or dappled ] sunlight . I use an insect screen until they harden up . After a year or so they should handle full sun . They grow really fast when grafted to San Pedro .