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title: "How do I save my succulent the bottom limbs keep on dying so I just…"
description: "How do I save my succulent the bottom limbs keep on dying so I just take off the dead ones but it’s just getting smaller and smaller"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/L58HPwukTTGTgOmeahAL2Q"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "JJ"
published: "2024-07-04T19:36:54.018713Z"
language: "en"
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# How do I save my succulent the bottom limbs keep on dying so I just…

_Posted by JJ on 2024-07-04_

How do I save my succulent the bottom limbs keep on dying so I just take off the dead ones but it’s just getting smaller and smaller

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## 7 comments

### Matt commented on 2024-07-05

usually its normal for the bottom leaves to shrivel and die off as new ones grow in. also these guys like lots of full sun, and this one looks a lil outstretched, is there another place you could move it?

#### JJ replied on 2024-07-05

Thank you I will try different spot

### Matt commented on 2024-07-05

no problem! 👍🏻 itll take some time for it to recover, so just have some patience!

#### JJ replied on 2024-07-05

Ok your advice will help

### NikoScy commented on 2024-07-05

This plant is unhealthy! Needs more light and less water!

### Red commented on 2024-07-05

It looks rough. Are there drainage holes in that pot? Did you use cactus and succulent soil? You need to let it completely dry out between waterings. I’d recommend repotting with some good draining soil and getting it some direct or bright indirect light depending on its needs.

#### JJ replied on 2024-07-05

Ok thanks

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