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title: "Not really a problem so much as planning ahead, but this Sedum…"
description: "Not really a problem so much as planning ahead, but this Sedum Adolphi just keeps growing taller and I’m worried it won’t have enough of a foundation and that…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Mads"
published: "2025-09-20T19:47:09.575791Z"
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# Not really a problem so much as planning ahead, but this Sedum…

_Posted by Mads on 2025-09-20_

Not really a problem so much as planning ahead, but this Sedum Adolphi just keeps growing taller and I’m worried it won’t have enough of a foundation and that the stems will fall over/snap off. I propped them up with toothpicks, but any other tips?

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## 6 comments

### Jules commented on 2025-09-20

you could try using wooden dowels and twine! you could also just propagate them :)

#### Mads replied on 2025-09-20

Yeah I got toothpicks in rn cuz it’s so small lol thank you for the tips!

### Tom commented on 2025-09-20

They need a lot of like, do like sun light , when not getting correct amount of light it grow elongated, possibly due to plant next to it, needs to be in a sunny window or under a full spectrum grow light

#### Tom replied on 2025-09-20

I’ve seen an upside down u shaped metal bar in a different plant today that helps support the leaves, so maybe get something like that or a metal stake that is soft anough to form one, only problem is your plant has leaves on all sides so could damage them

#### Mads replied on 2025-09-20

Thank you very much this is all super helpful!

### Tom commented on 2025-09-20

AI Overview

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To support your elongated Sedum adolphi 'Sunset', the primary cause of elongation (leggy growth) is insufficient light, so provide more bright, direct sunlight, at least 4-6 hours daily. If moving the plant isn't an option, use a grow light. You can also prune the elongated stems, then propagate the cuttings to create a bushier, more compact plant.  
Why Elongation Happens  
Insufficient Light  
: This is the most common cause of leggy growth in succulents. When a Sedum doesn't receive enough light, it stretches to find it.  
Low Light indoors  
: Keeping the plant indoors with insufficient light is a common reason for stretching.  
How to Support and Prevent Elongation  
Increase Light:  
Direct Sunlight: Place your plant in a location where it gets at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily.  
Grow Lights: If natural light is insufficient, use a grow light to provide the necessary intensity.  
Prune and Propagate:  
Prune Leggy Stems: Use clean, sharp scissors to cut back the leggy stems. You can cut them to the desired height.  
Propagate Cuttings: Take the cuttings and place them in soil to grow new, compact plants.  
Create a Bushier Plant:  
Pinching Back: When a stem starts to grow, you can pinch back the tip. This action encourages the plant to produce multiple shoots at that point, resulting in a bushier plant.

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