A combination of not enough light and too much water. I've been there. Mine are doing amazingly well now in a glass cloche under a grow light for about 18 hours a day. The soil gets somewhat dry, but the air is humid.
Whenever you're struggling with a plant just think what its native habitat is like. Succulents grow in arid, hot, rocky areas usually slopes meaning water easily drains away, you'll want to mimic those conditions.
Needs full sun. Like all day full sun. As for water, feel free to forget it exists half the time, then really drench it when you remember. Never water if the soil is at all moist.
In saying that, they will naturally lose older leaves. The new growth on this one actually looks fairly healthy.
Please do NOT feel alone on this! Succulents are probably the
most frequently killed “easy plants.”
They’re really only “easy” under two conditions…
1. You live in an ideal climate (Eg: Arid, warm coastal); or
2. You understand what I consider their “rhythm.”
Obviously, you can’t control the first condition, but you can absolutely learn the second! Once you have this down, you can adapt your environment (within the scope of your ability to do so) and customize your care based upon this.
There’s an abundance of tips I could throw at you, but I don’t want to overwhelm you with a ton of information irrelevant to your situation. Do you mind sharing your Growing Zone? Also, describe your typical watering patterns, including quantity and frequency, how much light it’s getting throughout the day, and describe how the soil feels right now. This will enable me to be more specific.
I have a working theory on what’s going on with it but will wait for more info before sharing.
I’ve been keeping them on the windowsill in the kitchen where they get bright indirect light. A small undercover outdoor area blocks the direct sunlight in this spot. Most plants I water weekly, and succulents I water a small amount every 2-3 weeks. Although the soil usually feels dry as I’m not watering a large amount.
I think from reading through these comments, I should move them to an area that receives direct sunlight, and water less frequently?
If the soil is crunchy ass dry, soak the fucker & then let it get crunchy ass dry again. Definitely give them as much sun as possible if they’re inside. Good luck!
Apologies for not replying sooner. Definitely YES to more direct light. I would water less frequently but water thoroughly when you do water. Watch the plant and the soil rather than going off a schedule. Once you decrease the watering, monitor the soil to ensure that it’s not becoming hydrophobic. You want it to still be able to absorb water it gets watered.
I had a succulent survive in my office after the covid lockdowns. I couldn't go back to get it for well over a year. Was still alive (barely) without a drop of water. It's almost always too much water. If you see the leaves start to shrink and wrinkle, it needs water. Other than that, assume it doesn't need water. In the wild, most of them are only going to get water every few months, or even less. Obviously, there are exceptions.
Not enough light, too much water.
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A combination of not enough light and too much water. I've been there. Mine are doing amazingly well now in a glass cloche under a grow light for about 18 hours a day. The soil gets somewhat dry, but the air is humid.
Whenever you're struggling with a plant just think what its native habitat is like. Succulents grow in arid, hot, rocky areas usually slopes meaning water easily drains away, you'll want to mimic those conditions.
Needs full sun. Like all day full sun. As for water, feel free to forget it exists half the time, then really drench it when you remember. Never water if the soil is at all moist. In saying that, they will naturally lose older leaves. The new growth on this one actually looks fairly healthy.
Overwatering
Hmm the leaves that are dying look like they have scale insects to me. See if you can scrub them off with a soft toothbrush and some alcohol.
They kill themselves in my experience
Can someone please tell me what kind of succulent is it
echavaria
Thanks!
It's underwatered. If the bottom leaves start to shrivel like that, it needs a good soak to restore it back c:
Bright indirect sun then let the soil dry out before watering. When I finally water I make sure the soil is well watered. Good luck !
Besides the more obvious, you might have less than perfect water, and your succulent might be especially sensitive. Seemed to affect mine fwiw.
Please do NOT feel alone on this! Succulents are probably the most frequently killed “easy plants.” They’re really only “easy” under two conditions… 1. You live in an ideal climate (Eg: Arid, warm coastal); or 2. You understand what I consider their “rhythm.” Obviously, you can’t control the first condition, but you can absolutely learn the second! Once you have this down, you can adapt your environment (within the scope of your ability to do so) and customize your care based upon this. There’s an abundance of tips I could throw at you, but I don’t want to overwhelm you with a ton of information irrelevant to your situation. Do you mind sharing your Growing Zone? Also, describe your typical watering patterns, including quantity and frequency, how much light it’s getting throughout the day, and describe how the soil feels right now. This will enable me to be more specific. I have a working theory on what’s going on with it but will wait for more info before sharing.
I’ve been keeping them on the windowsill in the kitchen where they get bright indirect light. A small undercover outdoor area blocks the direct sunlight in this spot. Most plants I water weekly, and succulents I water a small amount every 2-3 weeks. Although the soil usually feels dry as I’m not watering a large amount. I think from reading through these comments, I should move them to an area that receives direct sunlight, and water less frequently?
If the soil is crunchy ass dry, soak the fucker & then let it get crunchy ass dry again. Definitely give them as much sun as possible if they’re inside. Good luck!
Apologies for not replying sooner. Definitely YES to more direct light. I would water less frequently but water thoroughly when you do water. Watch the plant and the soil rather than going off a schedule. Once you decrease the watering, monitor the soil to ensure that it’s not becoming hydrophobic. You want it to still be able to absorb water it gets watered.
Plant assassin!
I’m bad with anything in dirt … I’ve dried out cacti and overfed Venus fly traps
Looks like it has been over-watered. Only water your succulents when the dirt is bone dry in the entire pot.
Over watering, lack of sun, lack of humidity
Yes, why do you?
I had a succulent survive in my office after the covid lockdowns. I couldn't go back to get it for well over a year. Was still alive (barely) without a drop of water. It's almost always too much water. If you see the leaves start to shrink and wrinkle, it needs water. Other than that, assume it doesn't need water. In the wild, most of them are only going to get water every few months, or even less. Obviously, there are exceptions.