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Succulents can become overgrown and root bound after a couple years of healthy growth. You can improve their appearance by lightly trimming the foliage, repotting them into a larger container with fresh soil, and ensuring light conditions and soil nutrients are optimal.
HOW TO REPOT OVERGROWN SUCCULENTS
Pulling from the base of the stem, gently remove all plants from the old container
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LIVING WALLS
Find your Hardiness Grow Zone to select varieties that can tolerate the average minimum temperature in your climate
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SIGNS
Clusters of tiny black, green, yellow, white, or pink dots
Sticky residue on leaves
TREATMENTS
First, isolate plant to prevent spread of aphids and repot with new soil
Most effective strategy: spray directly with diluted 50% isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) every day until bugs disappear
Wash aphids off with a strong blast of water
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SYMPTOMS OF TOO LITTLE LIGHT (ETIOLATION)
Form: Outer leaves of rosettes turn downwards, stems stretch tall with wide gaps between leaves
Color: Plants can revert to green or turn pale and faded
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PREVENTION
Refer to each plant's Recommended Light Conditions to the right of its description on our site and place accordingly
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