🐣 Why Are My Chicks and Hens Succulent Tall?

🍉 “Succulent Etiolation”

If your hens 🐔 and chicks succulent is growing taller than usual, it is a sign that it is not getting enough direct sunlight. These plants, like all 🌵 succulents 🌵, need strong, consistent sunlight to maintain their compact shape.

Without enough light, the plants may stretch out in search of brighter conditions, resulting in a leggy appearance 🖐🏻. This can be detrimental to the overall health and appearance of the succulent 🌵.

🪴 Indoor Succulents

While it is possible to grow these 🪴 succulents indoors, it is important to note that they require strong grow lights to thrive.

Without enough light, the plants 🪴 may stretch out in search of brighter conditions, resulting in a leggy appearance.

When growing these plants indoors, it is important to provide them with several hours of direct sunlight each day. Ideally, they should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight to maintain their compact growth form.

If natural sunlight is insufficient, grow lights can be used to supplement the light. These lights should be strong enough and positioned correctly to ensure the plants receive the necessary light for proper growth.

💡 Light Solutions

If your 🌵 succulent is not getting enough sunlight, it is important to find a way to provide them with the necessary light. This can be done by moving them to a sunnier location or by using artificial grow lights.

🐣 Hens and Chicks Flowering

The succulents may flower when they reach maturity or in response to changing light conditions. Flowering 🌼 is a natural part of their life cycle and can be a sign of a healthy plant.

However, it is important to note that after flowering, the rosette that bloomed will generally die.

illustration of a blooming flower with a dying rosette next to it.

💞 Succulent Rotation

If your 🪴 plants are growing indoors and leaning towards the 💡 light source, you should rotate the pot regularly to ensure even growth. This helps them grow straighter rather than leaning.