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title: "So I’ve had this guy for a year since he was a baby, he’s kinda grown…"
description: "So I’ve had this guy for a year since he was a baby, he’s kinda grown a bit odd, now having to use my knitting needles to support him so he doesn’t topple…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/Sa2JtA1TSHqN3hPcqxs0Kw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Siân"
published: "2024-05-26T18:23:50.774719Z"
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# So I’ve had this guy for a year since he was a baby, he’s kinda grown…

_Posted by Siân on 2024-05-26_

So I’ve had this guy for a year since he was a baby, he’s kinda grown a bit odd, now having to use my knitting needles to support him so he doesn’t topple over, any suggestions as to what I can do here? I’m a bit lost 😅

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/4JwWRL2LkAfx6XOvLMc5PWzsk4aB0rfcLDad014FXp0/7ZIoTruRRfO--s2fIaS_5g.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### BigGrac commented on 2024-05-26

I’m not an expert but I think that kind of growth means he needs more light. That looks like kind of a shady window - they usually need a bright south facing window if you have one

#### Chrissy replied on 2024-05-26

He needs all day, full sun. AND he might be the variety that topples over. I have a few varieties of those types of succulents. I’ll find a pic.

#### Chrissy replied on 2024-05-26

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EDXVyXk5-iWLv0smHZbvkuqsW5wavsTh9sRcbmARV-0/O7KTAxJBSHSQnPFn4E5atQ.webp?size=large)

### Raven commented on 2024-05-27

I’ve seen a lot of people just trim and propagate new plants when they get that big

### Natalie commented on 2024-05-30

I would rotate it away from the light and turn it every day or two. It will lean towards the light source and with rotation straighten up.

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