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title: "My panda plant has never thrived.. he previously dropped SO many…"
description: "My panda plant has never thrived.. he previously dropped SO many leaves and if you touch him they will fall off. He’s so sensitive what am I doing wrong"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Laurel"
published: "2023-11-19T23:22:46.298Z"
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# My panda plant has never thrived.. he previously dropped SO many…

_Posted by Laurel on 2023-11-19_

My panda plant has never thrived.. he previously dropped SO many leaves and if you touch him they will fall off. He’s so sensitive what am I doing wrong

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## 9 comments

### Women are Water commented on 2023-11-20

What is your care routine? How much light? Water? Extra.

Succulents are not my experience but I’d say more light and less water. Because I’m an overwaterer I’d never use soil but that’s just me. Id also say check the roots for rot but you said every time you touch it the leaves drop.

### Laurel commented on 2023-11-20

I was doing every 2 weeks water and it’s in a window! Maybe less water to 3 weeks and a different window?

#### Kendra replied on 2023-11-20

I don't have experience with this particular succulent but I find that letting them dry out 75%+ before watering always does mine well.

#### Lisette replied on 2023-11-20

Depends on the climate! But in the colder months, I typically go 3 weeks for succulents

### PlantQueen commented on 2023-11-20

Which direction does the window face? It will do best in a South or West window. Also maybe replant in the same size pot but not the nursery pot.

#### Lisette replied on 2023-11-20

Agree about the window! Also have you checked the roots?

#### Laurel replied on 2023-11-20

Okay I’ll replant this weekend and try to figure out which way my house faces and switch windows!

#### Lisette replied on 2023-11-20

If you have an iphone, I use the compass app! Definitely made it easier haha

#### Laurel replied on 2023-11-20

I haven’t! I’ll repot this weekend and check the roots out!

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