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How big is the pot when it arrives View answer
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My plants were delivered damaged, what do I do? View answer
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My plants were delivered damaged, what do I do? View answer
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Should I use a top dressing with succulents? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting
My plants were delivered wet, what do I do? View answer
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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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SYMPTOMS OF TOO MUCH SUN
Color: Pigments will look washed out and bleached
Burns: Leaves eventually get blotchy burns in white, yellow, or brown
Texture: Over-exposure is often accompanied by signs of desiccation e.g. wrinkled, scaly, or crispy leaves
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PREVENTION
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Grow lights are a great option for indoor succulents! Many indoor spaces do not get enough sunlight to support robust, colorful succulents (particularly in winter), and grow lights can help supplement natural light. We recommend using full spectrum, white LED bulbs or T5 fluorescent tubes. Look for a light that produces 300-800 lumens per square foot. Place your grow lights 6.0" to 12.0" from the top of the succulent Read more
Succulents make great options for living walls and green roofs because they are drought tolerant, can grow in less than 4" of soil, and require very little maintenance. You can find all of our living wall and green roofs varieties here .
LIVING WALLS
Find your Hardiness Grow Zone to select varieties that can tolerate the average minimum temperature in your climate
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How densely should I plant / space succulents? View answer
Asked 5 ´years ago | Planting & Transplanting, Pots & Containers
