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title: "I need help. I do not know why the leaves are almost translucent."
description: "I need help. I do not know why the leaves are almost translucent."
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Stephanie🎋"
published: "2024-03-22T19:55:14.208847Z"
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# I need help. I do not know why the leaves are almost translucent.

_Posted by Stephanie🎋 on 2024-03-22_

I need help. I do not know why the leaves are almost translucent.

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## 3 comments

### Bre🌵 commented on 2024-03-22

What kind of soil do you use? And do you water it on the proper schedule?:)

### Stephanie🎋 commented on 2024-03-23

All purpose soil and I water when soil is completely dry

#### Bre🌵 replied on 2024-03-23

Maybe try well draining soil? Like for cactus and succulents. Might need holding to much water for to long?

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