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title: "Hi! I’m new to plants and have no clue why the leaves are all…"
description: "Hi! I’m new to plants and have no clue why the leaves are all starting to shrivel up and fall off. I don’t want to over water them bc I just got rid of mealy…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/6519453d8657a7f5e911e97c"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Avocado"
published: "2023-10-01T10:09:01.761Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/DZXFq5l-rdph0HJrN68fBzSFJ53DBqFm84WiB9lXo5c/f812db8f70094484bf4e3aad22d9d4f8.webp?size=large"
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# Hi! I’m new to plants and have no clue why the leaves are all…

_Posted by Avocado on 2023-10-01_

Hi! I’m new to plants and have no clue why the leaves are all starting to shrivel up and fall off. I don’t want to over water them bc I just got rid of mealy bug. Any advice?

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## 2 comments

### Cyber-Kitty commented on 2023-10-01

I can only see slight drooping in this pic. In my short experience it is too much water. Every succulent I have killed has been due to overwatering.  
Regardless it looks fantastic. I love your display!

### ehmé telegotre commented on 2023-10-02

Love love love your arrangement 😻 inspired

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