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Apr 22, 2021 - 01:51 PM
Thanks for your question.
I'd say that your Atlantis plant is suffering from a lack of proper light and is stretching. Many rosette plants will do this if they catch too much shade in order to get above a potential light competitor.
The first step is to either get it under a grow light or relocate it to a place that gets much more natural light. The next step depends on your preference. If it's not too tall, you could leave it as is. The rosette will form again, just on top of whatever stem is there. If, however, it's way too tall and you think it looks dorky, you could behead it.
To do this carefully cut the top clump of leaves off, let that cutting sit for a day to scab over the wound, and then poke the cut end of the cutting into fresh dirt. If given plenty of sun, and a bit of water, the rosette should root in a week or two and grow as normal. I hope this helps!
I'd say that your Atlantis plant is suffering from a lack of proper light and is stretching. Many rosette plants will do this if they catch too much shade in order to get above a potential light competitor.
The first step is to either get it under a grow light or relocate it to a place that gets much more natural light. The next step depends on your preference. If it's not too tall, you could leave it as is. The rosette will form again, just on top of whatever stem is there. If, however, it's way too tall and you think it looks dorky, you could behead it.
To do this carefully cut the top clump of leaves off, let that cutting sit for a day to scab over the wound, and then poke the cut end of the cutting into fresh dirt. If given plenty of sun, and a bit of water, the rosette should root in a week or two and grow as normal. I hope this helps!
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