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The Unexpected Way To Grow Colorful Succulents
By KATE NICHOLSON
To turn the color of your succulent from a boring grass green to a more vibrant color, all you need to do is subject your succulent to a little stress.
Subjecting your succulent to stress won’t actually harm it. Think of it as manipulating the succulent’s ability to survive harsh climates to achieve the look that you prefer.
Three factors will need manipulation: sunlight, water, and temperature. To help your succulent restore its blush, aim for at least four hours of direct sun exposure.
If you’re growing succulents indoors, set them in a window that gets intense morning sun or use UV or blue grow lights instead. With too little sun, the plants will stay green.
Succulents are equipped to survive in desert climates and can store water to avoid stress. By watering once every two weeks instead of once a week, you may get some colors.
Most succulents like temperatures between 40 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit. As color changes occur under stress, you’ll see the best results at the lower and higher ends of this range.
While it’s hard to damage succulents this way, it’s not impossible. Change their environmental conditions and inputs gradually and watch for signs of too much stress.