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title: "My plant is not doing well, it used to be doing great. But something…"
description: "My plant is not doing well, it used to be doing great. But something happened and now it's not, I used to water it a lot but now I'm doing it as well. Please…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Sl"
published: "2026-02-06T06:03:43.916463Z"
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# My plant is not doing well, it used to be doing great. But something…

_Posted by Sl on 2026-02-06_

My plant is not doing well, it used to be doing great. But something happened and now it's not, I used to water it a lot but now I'm doing it as well. Please help!!!

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## 2 comments

### Phil commented on 2026-02-06

They need succulent care. Soil should be almost completely dry before watering. Pot must have drainage. Grow well in succulent/cactus soil. Need very bright light. Mine are same as yours, but variegated. That’s been my care routine for years.

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### Sl commented on 2026-02-07

Thank you so much!! ❤️❤️

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