--- title: "Nettie is happy, I think. The wrinkling is just the outter leaves…" description: "Nettie is happy, I think. The wrinkling is just the outter leaves giving up and making way for the ones forming in the center…right?" url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/8zNIoHWZTKvJFfaD1dAHls" community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle" author: "Mikel’s Plant Posse" published: "2026-05-01T22:46:52.362015Z" language: "en" image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/noiJ9c2RRX-4FzrjP0p2bA.webp?size=large" --- [Community](https://getplanta.com/community.md) / [The Cactus \& Succulent Circle](https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w.md) # Nettie is happy, I think. The wrinkling is just the outter leaves… _Posted by Mikel’s Plant Posse on 2026-05-01_ Nettie is happy, I think. The wrinkling is just the outter leaves giving up and making way for the ones forming in the center…right? ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/p2JoTxsYMMu1I_M_-FU0kq3BTMZh6orYbGC2TXeoBEc/noiJ9c2RRX-4FzrjP0p2bA.webp?size=large) ## 15 comments ### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-05-01 Should this be a time for watering? Or hold off till the leaves fall off? ### Phil commented on 2026-05-01 I have one in this condition currently. I’m not watering until the healthy leaves are feeling soft and squishy. After a lot of research, I’m still not sure if I’m doing it right though. I have several and so far they are doing well. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/hRbsCrKBTkS7GuuvAro4Cw.webp?size=large) #### Phil replied on 2026-05-01 The last plant is different but same care. ![Attachment 1 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/K-BeGEGgTgWVDXbT2_h6aQ.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 2 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/AYYNDewURCK5-L614uKDsA.webp?size=large) ![Attachment 3 of 3](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/OWAkyZxcZtwxk-v_HG7sG7i-GaZeWOFpvbl_VkIbhkY/ork2kDBSQMO7t0I7ctZUYg.webp?size=large) #### Mikel’s Plant Posse replied on 2026-05-01 So I’m right to hold off on a watering till it seems the healthy leaves want it? #### Phil replied on 2026-05-02 All I can say is, that is what I do. You may get other opinions though. So far mine are doing well. A couple got a little sunburn from a bright Sansi light over a year ago. #### Alfie’s garden replied on 2026-05-02 You have a gorgeous succulent garden Phil!!! I wish I had your knowledge, dedication and creativity. Beautiful!!🪷🌼 #### Phil replied on 2026-05-02 Wow. Nice compliment. Thank you very much. But rest assured it is not all perfect. ### Christina commented on 2026-05-02 I have 2 split rocks and what i have read up on all says only water in early spring and fall but only when the inner leaves get soft which should only occur 2 or 3 times per season. During summer it should be actively splitting and absorbing the outer leaves. Fall it should bloom and then can be watered if outer leaves have dried as well as the soil is dry. They go dorment for winter to stock up energy for the next split in spring ### Alfie’s garden commented on 2026-05-02 I have similar plant here. This one freaked me out a bit when I first saw this. Is it like a crab or snake that has to shed its old shell to grow? I’m not sure if it’s timing is too great tho as it’s beginning to get cold here 😆 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zhRBv-INRWk0MdpK4xh08J7hPi5195czFvX317P70JU/_2h3aZp-RSqfI4zqmmoUDw.webp?size=large) #### Alfie’s garden replied on 2026-05-02 ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/zhRBv-INRWk0MdpK4xh08J7hPi5195czFvX317P70JU/PuNGEekQS9SPPXd6b4Rdug.webp?size=large) ### Christina commented on 2026-05-02 Oh wow, this is the simulans type, right? I have never seen these up my way. I have seen people say they can get out of sync on their cycles due to shipping and other stuff ### Alfie’s garden commented on 2026-05-02 Where are you located roughly? I’ve had this one for over a year and now it’s decided to go and shed its skin? I’m not sure what genus it is and I’m not sure if it does either 😆 #### Christina replied on 2026-05-02 Im in the midwest. They call that variety a liver plant becaise of the shape of the leaves. ![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/8RoxPak5YLy4dIduutbPGBLiR_zbSZ6ojYQ9GOZame8/iyuU4SpkT0ixAToS-uUTPw.webp?size=large) #### Alfie’s garden replied on 2026-05-03 That makes sense. With it split like that in autumn here it may have a little cirrhosis maybe?😆 #### Alfie’s garden replied on 2026-05-03 Thank you for identifying it. Planta was not very specific about it’s name. --- _Source: the Planta community (https://getplanta.com). Reading is open to everyone. To post, comment and like, get the Planta app: https://getplanta.com/download_