I bought this little guy at Lowes more than a year ago. It's bloomed a few times since I've bought it. The past few months was when things starting going south. It's developed an unsightedly long neck (think African Violet that needs to be repot) and it's causing the whole plant to "droop/wilt".

I understand I need to repot in a larger pot, use better potting soil (humus rich/gravel:course sand, 2:2.5), and have it in a more sunny spot. Is there anything I can do about this neck? Or is it on its way to plant heaven? I've grown lots of plants (mostly tropicals) and have not had any experience with native plants/rock garden plants.

Please advise on anything else I need to do... especially with the neck thing!
Thank you.

It also has put out additional roots along the length of the stem so it may just be an adaption for coping with harsh growing conditions. You might want to give yours a pot with 'sprawl room'.

I guess it's like kids in a way: they start out cute, go through the gangly stage - then mature and develop character. I'm personally liking my wayward Lewisia :-).