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Amanda

This started at the end of May and I haven't watered it at all. I feel like it's stuck like this. Is it? It's my first.

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  1. Ms.Issy

    First off, I’ve only ever had one plant and for like maybe 8 months, so definitely double check me. But… If the old leaves are completely dry you could try to carefully pull them off. I had to do that with mine. Then check if the new leaves are firm or if they need water. With mine they didn’t need water right away.

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  2. MeasomerPi

    This happens with mine a lot. I honestly don’t know if it cause by the care I am providing or a common issue. Hopefully more experienced lithops enthusiasts will offer their take. Regardless, if it seems like the new leaves are having trouble emerging, I make a cut in the old leaves where they come together (the base of the V in your photo) only deep enough to gently pull the old leaves clear of the new. I don’t remove the old leaves entirely unless they come away with very little effort.

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    • Amanda

      I cut the old leaves away and it seems to be doing ok so far. Thank you!

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  3. Heather B

    I had one do this and it just shriveled up and died. Hopefully, someone else can chime in with some advice. I’m all ears.

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    • Amanda

      Mine ended up doing that too eventually 😢

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