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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 Fill the new, larger Read more

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Stretched or overgrown succulents: what to do

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STRETCHED OR ETIOLATED Succulents can grow tall and spindly when they are short on sunlight. As soon as you see signs of stretching, move the plant into sunnier conditions or install a grow light above it. Colors can come back with more light, but stretched succulents have to be pruned back into shape. Hardy succulents tend to stretch easily indoors; make sure they have plenty of light or move them outside. Read more

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