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title: "My echeveria succulent that I was gifted 3 weeks ago (when it was…"
description: "My echeveria succulent that I was gifted 3 weeks ago (when it was flat and normal looking) is now stretching and growing taller. This window gets the most…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Julia"
published: "2025-08-16T21:48:05.475855Z"
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# My echeveria succulent that I was gifted 3 weeks ago (when it was…

_Posted by Julia on 2025-08-16_

My echeveria succulent that I was gifted 3 weeks ago (when it was flat and normal looking) is now stretching and growing taller. This window gets the most light in my place, although it seems to be not enough. Any suggestions?

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## 5 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2025-08-16

Really if that's the brightest window you got. the options are A: come to terms with the fact its going to have Etiolation or B get a bright grow light.

#### Gabe replied on 2025-08-16

I second this.

#### LittleMorningLatte replied on 2025-08-17

I third this, but I think it's caused by a combination between low light, and possibly over watering.

### Gelfling commented on 2025-08-16

You can place it outside while the weather is still warm as a temporary solution. I would not put it where it will get long periods of direct sun though

### Phil commented on 2025-08-17

Even a bright window with the blinds open, is not enough for this plant. The blinds actually block a lot of light, even when slanted open. Pulling the blinds up would help greatly.

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