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title: "I NEED HELP. My echeveria used to be doing great and it has gradually…"
description: "I NEED HELP. My echeveria used to be doing great and it has gradually been declining. Idk what else to do other than to follow the water schedule on Planta!…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/648a521c356e3a5bcd8c97a6"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "80B"
published: "2023-06-14T23:49:48.271Z"
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# I NEED HELP. My echeveria used to be doing great and it has gradually…

_Posted by 80B on 2023-06-14_

I NEED HELP. My echeveria used to be doing great and it has gradually been declining. Idk what else to do other than to follow the water schedule on Planta! Any help is appreciated!

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## 5 comments

### Jodi commented on 2023-06-15

Maybe they’re lonely? It could also be too dry? Do you have a moisture meter?

### Carrie commented on 2023-06-15

You might need to custom water it. Sometimes Planta scheduled watering too often. If it’s thoroughly dry give it a good soak and then don’t water it for another 2-3 weeks when it is completely dry again. It looks like it’s in a window, east west or south facing would be best.

### Penny L commented on 2023-06-15

Maybe use a grittier potting mix? One that drains really well? I only water mine about once every six weeks, but it’s in a smaller pot.

### Eliya commented on 2023-06-16

The pot might be too big, so it’s harder to know when to water. I have mine in a 4 inch pot and I water approximately 2 tbsp every week.

### Autumn commented on 2023-06-16

It’s pretty likely planta has you watering too often - honestly I always use those reminders to check to see if it needs watering and not to \*actually\* water…bc otherwise all plants would get root rot

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