What shall I do with this plant

[Maggiethecat]

got it as very small plant and then had to stake it but it’s outgrown the stake (now removed) and is now trailing on its side.

not sure if to repot into bigger pot with bigger stake.

never really expected it to be a large plant 😮

What plant is it? Please at least post a photo if you don't know.

😂 honestly, I did intend to add photos!

That’s an Echeveria which has grown top heavy. You could behead the top inch or two and root it in very gritty compost (it should start rooting in a few weeks) and also root the dropped leaf which would take longer. These succulent plants need all the sun they can get, to prevent stretching, so your sunniest windowsill is best.

Aah, it’s in a window that only gets morning sun.

will behead and replant and hope for the best!

Do keep what's left after you cut the top off - looks like you'll get more growing from there too. Two plants from one :)

I've just chopped a very stretched echeveria. I was told you need either to leave the cut surfaces to callous over, so leave them to dry for a few days, or put them in dry cactus mix and don't water for a few days. No idea if this is actually necessary or one of those myths that have become common currency on the internet.

I put the spare leaves on cactus mix and I've seen one or two with teeny roots.

@IcakethereforeIam absolutely correct! I omitted to say so in my post, but yes, succulent cuttings should be allowed to callus (so the stem dries out) before placing on the rooting mix. They very often start to send out roots before they need watering.