Etiolated blue chalk help

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hellocharley
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Etiolated blue chalk help

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Hi! I have these two blue chalk sticks that were gifts I received before my interest in succulents really started. They were kept inside for a while & are now quite top heavy. I was wondering if there's anything I can do for them? They live outside in a greenhouse (it's not great I know but it was basically free) so they're getting as much sun as they can this time of year (winter - I'm in Australia). Will it resolve itself? Could I cut it into two pieces & grow two plants from those?
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Re: Etiolated blue chalk help

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I believe the standard procedure for this is to cut off the tops and re-root them. Cut with a sterile knife, and leave the cuttings out in a dry place for a few days to callous over before planting. However, I'm sure an expert will give you the final say-so, as I am not an expert. :)
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Re: Etiolated blue chalk help

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Making cuttings is the way to go (I'm pretty sure your plants are rooted cuttings). The top should keep growing once it roots and the bottom may branch and become fuller. Don't do it until the spring though. Your risk of the cutting rotting instead of rooting is much higher when it isn't the growing season.
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Re: Etiolated blue chalk help

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And don't water the cutting until it grows it's own roots or it may rot
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