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title: "This started at the end of May and I haven't watered it at all. I…"
description: "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."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/JTKPVVVnTWq8RdIJ8lW6Rg/T3rRIlDsJktKeI7wCy37aU"
community: "Lithops Lovers"
author: "Amanda"
published: "2024-12-05T16:18:23.208831Z"
language: "en"
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# This started at the end of May and I haven't watered it at all. I…

_Posted by Amanda on 2024-12-05_

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.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gAQvLu4xLnpd84ouoRT99EVIBT6filjU8UErO6rzisw/0uGTeYSuTbeiXjMhPHmdgw.webp?size=large)

## 5 comments

### Ms.Issy commented on 2024-12-05

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.

### MeasomerPi commented on 2024-12-06

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.

#### Amanda replied on 2025-01-25

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

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/gAQvLu4xLnpd84ouoRT99EVIBT6filjU8UErO6rzisw/R5EH1Ie2R92d0LpDGlA8Zg.webp?size=large)

### Heather B commented on 2024-12-28

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.

#### Amanda replied on 2025-06-09

Mine ended up doing that too eventually 😢

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