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title: "Hi everyone! I just got this beautiful succulent from a friend for my…"
description: "Hi everyone! I just got this beautiful succulent from a friend for my birthday but I’ve never been able to keep a succulent alive. Any recommendations for a…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Richie"
published: "2026-06-01T01:14:28.962431Z"
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# Hi everyone! I just got this beautiful succulent from a friend for my…

_Posted by Richie on 2026-06-01_

Hi everyone! I just got this beautiful succulent from a friend for my birthday but I’ve never been able to keep a succulent alive. Any recommendations for a happy and healthy plant?

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## 6 comments

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-06-01

Happy birthday! They need watered every 3 weeks to a month and bright indirect light. Good luck!!

#### Richie replied on 2026-06-01

Thank you! I really love this plant so I’m hoping my black thumb changes!

#### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 replied on 2026-06-01

You are welcome!

### Mikel’s Plant Posse commented on 2026-06-01

Definitely be careful not to overwater! That’s the most common mistake…

#### Richie replied on 2026-06-01

I have had several in the past and I think that was my problem. I really like them so hopefully this one makes it!!

### Phil commented on 2026-06-01

Looks like it may be a ghost plant. It needs typical succulent care. Very bright light, pot with drainage, gritty succulent/cactus soil, and watered when entire pot is bone dry. Leaves may start to wrinkle. Then drench water until water exits the planter drain hole.

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