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title: "HELP! i am a fern gurly and a friend gave me these succulents but im…"
description: "HELP! i am a fern gurly and a friend gave me these succulents but im not sure if they are healthy!! I need someone to tell me if this is weird…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Rory"
published: "2025-08-25T00:50:05.345535Z"
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# HELP! i am a fern gurly and a friend gave me these succulents but im…

_Posted by Rory on 2025-08-25_

HELP! i am a fern gurly and a friend gave me these succulents but im not sure if they are healthy!! I need someone to tell me if this is weird…

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## 9 comments

### Choco commented on 2025-08-25

looks etiolated, probably needs more light

#### Rory replied on 2025-08-25

Ok thank you!

### Phil commented on 2025-08-25

They are all in need of more light and proper soil. The tall grapto on the left can be propagated easily. The air roots are normal for its condition.  
Sedum adolphis in the front. Cannot tell how tall they are.  
You have a gollum jade in the back. It needs to be removed because it needs less light than the rest. It’s looking fine with current lighting. Not sure what else is in there. Too etoliated to identify.  
In answer to your question of “ are they healthy?” I would say they are ok but not thriving or looking as good as they could be. First pic is a pachy but similar to your grapto. Then a sedum adolphi. Then a gollum jade.

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#### Phil replied on 2025-08-25

Cut off the rosette top of the grapto leaving about one inch of stem to plant in good quality succulent soil-not Miracle Grow. Sedums can probably just be planted a little deeper or cut their tops off also. Gollum should be fine with just a repot.  
When repotted, use good succulent soil or look up diy recipes online. Once established with roots, do not water till soil is bone dry. And give them proper lighting. Then they will thrive. Look up propagation online for your specific plants.

#### Rory replied on 2025-08-25

Ok thank you!

#### Rory replied on 2025-08-25

What is a good succulent soil?

#### Phil replied on 2025-08-26

I use Jacks Gritty Mix. That’s my go to starter. I then add regular potting mix to that. But you would probably be best with a soil that is fine on its own. Check out Amazon for “succulent soil”. Just stay away from any Miracle Grow product. And I say that not from personal experience but from what I’ve seen on here. People say it’s not good. You may get recommendations in this thread.

### The Suching Potter commented on 2025-08-25

I've found that mixing baking soda and vinegar into the roots of my plants can sometimes help with this sort of thing.

#### Rory replied on 2025-08-25

Alright thank you!

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