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title: "Hi all - I’m stumped on this one and looking for ideas/advice. TIA!!…"
description: "Hi all - I’m stumped on this one and looking for ideas/advice. TIA!! I have a few succulents in my corporate office space because I work from home a lot. First…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Lgroener"
published: "2025-05-07T05:22:29.951343Z"
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# Hi all - I’m stumped on this one and looking for ideas/advice. TIA!!…

_Posted by Lgroener on 2025-05-07_

Hi all - I’m stumped on this one and looking for ideas/advice. TIA!!

I have a few succulents in my corporate office space because I work from home a lot. First time in the office in 12-14 days and these two looked awful! They are about a foot or less away from a floor to ceiling west facing window. I watered before I left last because I knew I’d be gone awhile. The aloe was moved here from my home the last time I was there (12-14 days ago) - was super green when I moved it and today was brownish and sad. The jade is yellowing for IDK why, but I moved it to that sunnier location 3-4 weeks ago.

I did notice there’s a vent right below them so I moved them to my desk which is still very well lit, but away from vents.

Any other ideas? I’m not super great at succulents, but these two had been doing so well and I’d hate to lose them.

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## 6 comments

### KJM commented on 2025-05-07

If the aloe looks like it's getting gray, it could be getting too much sun. You wouldn't think for an aloe since it's a succulent but my experience with Aloe has been if it gets too much sun especially through the glass the leaves get a grayish color.

#### Lgroener replied on 2025-05-07

Thanks! Yes it definitely doesn’t like that spot. Hopefully where I moved it to is better - it is less intense sun

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2025-05-07

The aloe looks dehydrated? My aloe is located in the backyard where (right now) is getting afternoon sun for about an hour or two. When summer kicks in, I will be putting her at the patio, where she would still get bright, indirect light. As for the little succulents, they look like they are not getting enough light, they are etiolated. They love sun.

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#### PrettyLittleThings replied on 2025-05-07

I noticed that if they don't get enough light, they lare wobbly and weak at the stem.

#### Lgroener replied on 2025-05-07

Pretty aloe I a fun pot!  
Yes I gave her a good drink yesterday too 🤞🤞

### PrettyLittleThings commented on 2025-05-07

They give a lot of pups, I decided to just let them be and get fuller. It's a hassle to give them away or sell, lol. Thanks!

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