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title: "He’s happy but getting really long 😅 what’s the best way to deal…"
description: "He’s happy but getting really long 😅 what’s the best way to deal with this?"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Hens and chicks"
published: "2024-02-28T00:11:18.793775Z"
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# He’s happy but getting really long 😅 what’s the best way to deal…

_Posted by Hens and chicks on 2024-02-28_

He’s happy but getting really long 😅 what’s the best way to deal with this?

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## 7 comments

### Chrissy commented on 2024-02-28

She’s stretching to reach the light. It definitely needs more light.

#### Hens and chicks replied on 2024-02-28

He has full sun and grow lights

#### Chrissy replied on 2024-02-28

Full, 12+ hours of bright light and it’s still stretching? It should stay close to the base if it’s getting enough light. Just like the others said, cut off the top, let it callous and repot the top. Now you have two friends. 💕

### kattia commented on 2024-02-28

i would personally very carefully pinch it off at desired height

#### Hens and chicks replied on 2024-02-28

How would I do that?

#### kattia replied on 2024-02-28

i guess either pinch with your fingers or snip with a scissors

#### Mon replied on 2024-02-28

Sharp pruners, or anything sharp will do. After you cut, let it callous and place over some well draining soil. However, this plant really does need more light than what she’s getting. It should not be elongating like this. I only stress this out because she will eventually give up and drop dead on you 😔

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