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Darlene

My Donkey tail is dropping leaves and in general not doing well. I have others in regular potting soil that are fine. This one is in a more corse, fast draining soil. That's the only difference. Does it need a more dense soil?

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  1. SuccySuccy

    No! If anything this substrate still looks tooooo dense/soily and wet. Succulents love to be dry DRY then watered fully. Like maybe 3-4 wks in btwn watering. You’ll see a huge difference!

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    • Darlene

      Ty. I've been following the watering schedule the app suggests. I will let them completely dry out and hope they make it. Or...should I repot in a dry soil and start over so they don't rot?

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    • Darlene

      Please see comment. I had a brain fart and forgot to hit reply.lol

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    • SuccySuccy

      Honestly, I’d consider repotting with much more grit after checking the roots. Err on the side of less watering regardless of what the app tells you! Promise they will not suffer, but thrive — I know it seems counterintuitive but it’s true. Less is more with succulents in my experience.

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  2. Darlene

    Perfect! That's exactly what I'll do. I will feel better with it in fresh, dry, media. Ty!

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