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Color change

9 years ago

I bought this pretty at a home depot kind of place, placed it on my desk which receives a lot of strong sunlight through the day, and it turned waaay pinker. The plant looks okay, lost only one leaf, and I know succulents change their coloring depending on how much sunlight they're getting, but I'm not sure it's supposed to be THIS dark.

Is it healthy/happy, or should I move it somewhere with more indirect light? Oh, an ID would be nice as well!

(The bitten/damaged leaves came this way, but I didn't see any bugs so far)

(Also, hey, happy 2017)

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socks

9 years ago

Oh yes, R, I'm a fan. They are dormant in the hot summer (now for you I'd assume), but grow in the winter. So mine are growing now, yours may be resting.

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
9 years ago
Aeonium 'Kiwi'. More light, bigger change in color.
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socks
9 years ago
Aeonium kiwi I, believe. One of my favorites. It's very pink! I would say it's ok.
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mesembs
9 years ago
As said above, looks fine to me.
socks
9 years ago
Now you need a "blue" succulent so you have "Pinkie" and "Blue Boy." As in the famous paintings.
R
Original Author
9 years ago
Thanks, Rina & palmsandsnow!

Socks: aren't they utterly gorgeous? The pink lining is so striking.

Ha, I'd like that; would a topsy turvy be considered blueish? Otherwise, I'll just have to wait to get lucky.
Jayvee Chun (Manila Philippines, Tropics)
9 years ago
Looks great.
R thanked Jayvee Chun (Manila Philippines, Tropics)
R
Original Author
9 years ago
Yup! Whoa, I can't believe all the colors it can achieve, look at those. Beautiful.

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