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title: "Hey! I was gifted this succulent in 2021 and it was the size of my…"
description: "Hey! I was gifted this succulent in 2021 and it was the size of my thumb. It grew a lot in my previous classroom which had a good amount of sunlight. Is it a…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "CozyTerrarium"
published: "2025-08-23T17:36:51.616415Z"
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# Hey! I was gifted this succulent in 2021 and it was the size of my…

_Posted by CozyTerrarium on 2025-08-23_

Hey! I was gifted this succulent in 2021 and it was the size of my thumb. It grew a lot in my previous classroom which had a good amount of sunlight. Is it a jade plant? Also, do they sometimes droop downward (as pictured) or should I be concerned? Any tips for her are welcome! 🌱

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## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2025-08-23

It’s drooping because it needs a lot more light.

#### CozyTerrarium replied on 2025-08-23

Noted! Thank you!

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