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title: "Hey there! So my succulent isn’t super happy. He started off as very…"
description: "Hey there! So my succulent isn’t super happy. He started off as very red. He’s got no drainage in this little container, which I know isn’t ideal. If I were to…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Holly"
published: "2024-08-23T13:31:59.356937Z"
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# Hey there! So my succulent isn’t super happy. He started off as very…

_Posted by Holly on 2024-08-23_

Hey there! So my succulent isn’t super happy. He started off as very red. He’s got no drainage in this little container, which I know isn’t ideal. If I were to repot, is it better if I just chop him so he’s not as leggy? Or does he have better chances if I keep his roots? Any other suggestions for how I can improve his care? Thanks so much!!!

Edit: he is currently in a south-facing window.

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## 5 comments

### Jillian Champ commented on 2024-08-23

He looks like he needs more sun because he’s very stretched

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-23

Yes - the stretching happened before, when he was under a grow light (clearly not strong enough). Now he’s hanging in a south-facing window so I don’t think there’s much more sun he can get 😂

#### Rosie replied on 2024-08-26

How many lumens of light did the grow light give off, as well as its PPFD and kelvins? If it’s stretching under a light it’s because it’s not suitable for it due to one of the three factors above. They only remain red under adequate light and he definitely shouldn’t stretch like this

### Allison commented on 2024-08-24

Personally I would repot first and chop later, just so this little guy can build his strength. No harm in chopping now though, so do what feels best!

#### Holly replied on 2024-08-24

Ok thank you! I’ll see what I can do with the repotting - though it’ll be hard with that particular container so I guess if I mess up too badly I can just chop 😅

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