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title: "Hey guys. Any ideas on why my succulent grows vertical? When I got…"
description: "Hey guys. Any ideas on why my succulent grows vertical? When I got it, it was very wide and horizontal."
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Josh"
published: "2024-04-18T15:44:53.646255Z"
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# Hey guys. Any ideas on why my succulent grows vertical? When I got…

_Posted by Josh on 2024-04-18_

Hey guys. Any ideas on why my succulent grows vertical? When I got it, it was very wide and horizontal.

## 2 comments

### Sparky🤍plants commented on 2024-04-18

It stretches for light, make sure it is by a bright window or grow light

### Brianna commented on 2024-04-18

It needs a lot more light

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