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title: "I’m new to keeping plants of any kind and need reassurance 😅 Is the…"
description: "I’m new to keeping plants of any kind and need reassurance 😅 Is the photo on the left etoliation or healthy growth? The photo on the right is from just over a…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Christy"
published: "2024-08-29T13:33:44.342236Z"
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# I’m new to keeping plants of any kind and need reassurance 😅 Is the…

_Posted by Christy on 2024-08-29_

I’m new to keeping plants of any kind and need reassurance 😅

Is the photo on the left etoliation or healthy growth? The photo on the right is from just over a week ago.

![Attachment 1 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wvolQ8TGxEDzPS19ynu8O6h99GRmZFgSfAHPkdtD8-0/5TRxbIyNSUCxHE54tq5-Nw.webp?size=large)

![Attachment 2 of 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/wvolQ8TGxEDzPS19ynu8O6h99GRmZFgSfAHPkdtD8-0/kotlc7gpSsmLS5U5w77zWA.webp?size=large)

## 2 comments

### NicTheBucket commented on 2024-08-29

There might be slight etoliation, but it could also just be the plant growing and adjusting to a new light source. The “spikes” on my little haworthia did the same thing and it’s only like 20cm away from a really strong fire light.

### Kades commented on 2024-08-29

It definitely looks like it’s beginning to get etoliated to me. If you can I would try to get one of those little desk led lights. Not all led lights are full spectrum so the overhead lights may not be enough for this guy.

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