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title: "Plant has some new growth in the center, but the outer leaves have…"
description: "Plant has some new growth in the center, but the outer leaves have always drooped and sometimes brown. I recently moved it away from direct light to help.…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/ui3iAaAWMs81WkjDY4KWzw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Aurora"
published: "2025-05-13T23:32:25.342543Z"
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# Plant has some new growth in the center, but the outer leaves have…

_Posted by Aurora on 2025-05-13_

Plant has some new growth in the center, but the outer leaves have always drooped and sometimes brown. I recently moved it away from direct light to help. Wondering if I should repot now that I have perlite, or if it's doing okay—or should I just cut the lower leaves? Open to tips or advice! Got it in Miracle Gro Cactus, Citrus, and Palm potting mix.

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## 2 comments

### KJM commented on 2025-05-14

It does not need a larger pot. I would leave it where it is. I like it quite dry but not drought conditions. They normally grow in poor soil and should only be fertilized once a year in the spring. They like bright indirect light.

### Lily commented on 2025-05-14

Mine had the same issue too, even worse. The leaves turned brown and yellow when I put it in my patio. Then I hid it under a chair that blocked it from the direct sun and is now turned green again and thriving 😅

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