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title: "Any idea why this guy is suffering? (New to succulents…)"
description: "Any idea why this guy is suffering? (New to succulents…)"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/vs9i6EUMGyql7PPMfnrpIA"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Hourlongcoyote"
published: "2025-11-14T20:55:38.122383Z"
language: "en"
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# Any idea why this guy is suffering? (New to succulents…)

_Posted by Hourlongcoyote on 2025-11-14_

Any idea why this guy is suffering? (New to succulents…)

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## 4 comments

### Plant Lives Matter commented on 2025-11-14

Mainly this is down to watering issues. Succulents typically don’t like water on their leaves at all, so when you water, just water the soil. Some people bottom water to keep splashing to a minimum. Also be sure the soil is completely dry before watering again. Snooze Planta’s watering suggestions if needed so the schedule adjusts. Aside from that, just be sure it gets as much direct sunlight as possible and remove those rotting leaves. It’ll eventually recover.

### bkovz commented on 2025-11-14

does your baby have drainage in the plastic pot?

### Phil commented on 2025-11-15

He’s suffering from overwatering. And judging by the leaves, the roots are probably in bad shape. So they need to be checked. You may still have enough good stem to chop and prop. Should only water echeverias when soil is bone dry. And they need lots of bright light.

### Katomarose commented on 2025-11-15

I would repot into terracotta and check the roots then use very gritty substrate.

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