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title: "My succulent is hard in the center but everywhere around is soft and…"
description: "My succulent is hard in the center but everywhere around is soft and the leaves look cracked. I moved it from the sun. Any clues what it could be?"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lin"
published: "2025-10-03T14:33:28.468303Z"
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# My succulent is hard in the center but everywhere around is soft and…

_Posted by Lin on 2025-10-03_

My succulent is hard in the center but everywhere around is soft and the leaves look cracked. I moved it from the sun. Any clues what it could be?

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## 1 comment

### Nan commented on 2025-10-04

Possibly root rot, check your roots

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