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title: "Is it common for those top \"leaves\" to dry up and fall off? Seems…"
description: "Is it common for those top \"leaves\" to dry up and fall off? Seems it's always happening. I water when Planta tells me to and only when the soil is dry."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/XS1bbzGDGmayy4D2qzAN9O"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "MummaDeb"
published: "2025-12-29T13:16:37.362863Z"
language: "en"
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# Is it common for those top "leaves" to dry up and fall off? Seems…

_Posted by MummaDeb on 2025-12-29_

Is it common for those top "leaves" to dry up and fall off? Seems it's always happening. I water when Planta tells me to and only when the soil is dry.

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## 7 comments

### drabbit4u commented on 2025-12-29

I seem to have the same trouble with mine also.

#### MummaDeb replied on 2025-12-29

☹️

### plantgeek commented on 2025-12-29

it is common for them to drop leaves during their winter dormancy. they are tropical plants, and it looks like the air is too dry based on the way the leaves are wilting. they prefer humidifiers, but if a handheld mister is all you have, it'll work

#### MummaDeb replied on 2025-12-30

I had no idea. I've been treating it like any other cactus. Thanks.

### Southwest sister commented on 2025-12-29

I have been loosing leaves but it’s still a little wet

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### Southwest sister commented on 2025-12-29

Silver Madagascar

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### B’s Plants commented on 2026-01-01

Def love a good misting

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