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title: "Can somebody tell me what is happening? The leaves, one by one,…"
description: "Can somebody tell me what is happening? The leaves, one by one, spiraling from the bottom, are drying up wilting and falling off. I read this is usually a sign…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "AloeVery"
published: "2025-08-05T20:24:44.712879Z"
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# Can somebody tell me what is happening? The leaves, one by one,…

_Posted by AloeVery on 2025-08-05_

Can somebody tell me what is happening? The leaves, one by one, spiraling from the bottom, are drying up wilting and falling off. I read this is usually a sign of under watering as the plant is reclaiming the water stored in the leaves?  
The substrate i am using is very dry cactus and succulent soil but my crib is dry so the soil is dry literally within 2-3 days.  
Does anybody know for sure how to fix this and if i should change the soil?  
Thank you guys ❤️💚

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## 12 comments

### Isabella commented on 2025-08-05

I would chop it and water if it’s stretching to the light maybe improve the lighting arrangement

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-08-05

OK, I've had a few people tell me this. Where should I chop it at?

#### Isabella replied on 2025-08-05

Chop it near the top but not to much leave a short stem and let it callous for about 3 days or when ever it’s scared then plant and water

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-08-05

Ah okay! Should i keep it on just a dry paper towel for three dayz until the roots start taking?

#### Isabella replied on 2025-08-05

The roots won’t form in three days it will take a few weeks but it will be fine and you can keep it anywhere you want 😁

#### Isabella replied on 2025-08-05

It will callous for a few days, which is like a scar and then after that, you just poke it in soil and water

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### plantgeek commented on 2025-08-05

if you live in a dry area, just use normal potting soil and mix some perlite in. i use normal potting soil for my succulents and i live in a tropical zone! however, this guy doesn't look particularly thirsty. if you squeeze the leaves a little, do you get any resistance? if no, then you're underwatering. if yes, you should look for other problems, especially pests if you're keeping it outside.

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-08-05

OK, cool thanks for the advice. I will try that this substrate is just way too dry.

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-08-05

It's an inside plant. I just set them out on the sidewalk for sun so I don't think it's past

### BlondeinBrooklyn commented on 2025-08-05

What size pot is that? I'd have it in a 3 or 4".

### Amy commented on 2025-08-06

That pot looks huge for that little plant.

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