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VeryOldBogBody
When they get tall like this, it’s a sign of etiolation. It’s looking for the sun and doesn’t have enough light.
Even if you feel like it’s a lot of light because you can see while it’s bright, the plant still might be starving for sun because experience is light differently.
Basically you need a grow light. SANSI is my favorite brand. A lot of the grow lights on Amazon are cheap and not actual lights–you might as well buy a high quality one if you can.
ohdearitsrichardiii
Water less often and put it closer to the window, or outside if it’s not cold where you live
nottaP123
Looks like it’s in locked in a wooden crate haha, definitely trying to reach that sunlight you can see through the gaps.
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When they get tall like this, it’s a sign of etiolation. It’s looking for the sun and doesn’t have enough light.
Even if you feel like it’s a lot of light because you can see while it’s bright, the plant still might be starving for sun because experience is light differently.
Basically you need a grow light. SANSI is my favorite brand. A lot of the grow lights on Amazon are cheap and not actual lights–you might as well buy a high quality one if you can.
Water less often and put it closer to the window, or outside if it’s not cold where you live
Looks like it’s in locked in a wooden crate haha, definitely trying to reach that sunlight you can see through the gaps.
More light 🕯️🚨!