Too little light: symptoms & solutionsUpdated 3 years ago

Symptoms of Too Little Light (Etiolation)

• Form: Outer leaves of rosettes turn downwards, stems stretch tall with wide gaps between leaves
• Color: Plants can revert to green or turn pale and faded
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Prevention

• Refer to each plant's Recommended Light Conditions to the right of its description on our site and place accordingly
• Cultivate hardy succulents outdoors if possible
• Keep indoor succulents that are colorful/non-green near a sunny window
• Use grow lights to supplement indoor light

Recovery

• Over the course of two weeks, gradually move the plant into sunnier conditions, watching for signs of sunburn
• Add a grow light, starting with a few hours of light each day and gradually increasing duration