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title: "Y’all… I got this red succulent and it came green out of the box. I…"
description: "Y’all… I got this red succulent and it came green out of the box. I read that the leaves can fade due to inadequate light, but it’s been getting good light for…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/JmWWtTP2JZcSSSnZkm8MHr"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Henny"
published: "2025-08-05T00:39:07.070927Z"
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# Y’all… I got this red succulent and it came green out of the box. I…

_Posted by Henny on 2025-08-05_

Y’all… I got this red succulent and it came green out of the box. I read that the leaves can fade due to inadequate light, but it’s been getting good light for about a week now in front of my west facing window. This is bs or should I get the grow light out?? Anyone have experience with multicolored succulents?..maybe I’m an inpatient plant parent🤷🏼‍♂️

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## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-08-05

It needs sun or the equivalent to color up. Bright grow light of 10 watts for probably 16 hours.

#### Henny replied on 2025-08-05

Thank you for the response Phil. I will use a grow light and see if I notice any changes :))

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