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title: "I need help with my Desert Rose. Both plants bought at the same time.…"
description: "I need help with my Desert Rose. Both plants bought at the same time. Same soil, same pots, same window, same schedule. One is thriving, the other has started…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Darlene"
published: "2026-09-13T17:57:52.077247Z"
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# I need help with my Desert Rose. Both plants bought at the same time.…

_Posted by Darlene on 2026-09-13_

I need help with my Desert Rose. Both plants bought at the same time. Same soil, same pots, same window, same schedule. One is thriving, the other has started to brown on the tips of the leaves. Any ideas?? Ty in advance.

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## 3 comments

### Dracula Spectacula commented on 2026-09-16

Could be transplant shock. How long has it been since you've watered it? The soil looks moist

### B’s Plants commented on 2026-09-20

Repot in a grittier soil. Are those self watering pots ?

### FloridaMadison commented on 2026-09-29

I would advise not having them in self watering pots, they like to dry out completely and don’t like wet feet. Native to Africa so likes dry.

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