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title: "succulent was more orange/yellow when i first got it & now it’s…"
description: "succulent was more orange/yellow when i first got it & now it’s turning green….. does this mean it’s happy?!?!?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/FPTXfVdSGLaYosoffPVzJX"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Camryn"
published: "2025-06-21T02:18:43.797407Z"
language: "en"
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# succulent was more orange/yellow when i first got it \& now it’s…

_Posted by Camryn on 2025-06-21_

succulent was more orange/yellow when i first got it \& now it’s turning green….. does this mean it’s happy?!?!?

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## 2 comments

### Mugsy commented on 2025-06-21

It just mean it’s getting less direct/intense sun, sedums turn orange/red when sun stressed, both green and orange are normal.

### Giusy 🌵🪻 commented on 2025-06-25

if you can’t give to him more intense direct light, try underwatering stress. It also works to achieve bright colors

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