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Diamond

What is going on with my succulent?? The leaves have so many marks on them and are discolored and dropping like crazy

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  1. Sunny

    The pot may be too big. Most succulents are sold in pots so small that the leaves hang over the rim of the pot. Large pots hold too much soil and water. The plants should be above the pot’s rim to get full access to light and to expose the top soil to better air circulation allowing the soil to dry faster. The top of the soil should be within 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch of the rim for a pot that size. Ensure the soil is a cactus/succulent mix for the best drainage and faster drying needed by those plants. 🍀🪴

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    • Diamond

      Thank you!

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  2. Beks

    If you didn’t just water or mist the plant, it could be in too humid of an environment also. Succulents don’t typically do well in high humidity, leading to rot. I agree with the potting comment as well, they need plenty of access to air. What’s lighting like?

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    • Diamond

      I have grow lights, she wasn’t getting enough sun once it turned fall

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    • Beks

      Make sure they’re really close to the lights :) my succulents are happiest right under my grow lights in the winter

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  3. Vetti

    And that is not cold also

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