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title: "I just got this Haworthiopsis limifolia, and I am new to plants, just…"
description: "I just got this Haworthiopsis limifolia, and I am new to plants, just wondering if the brown bit on the plant is a sign of a problem."
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/vu9LNkVLDaK7fzqAE7m9I4"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Vermillion"
published: "2025-02-15T13:39:26.159823Z"
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# I just got this Haworthiopsis limifolia, and I am new to plants, just…

_Posted by Vermillion on 2025-02-15_

I just got this Haworthiopsis limifolia, and I am new to plants, just wondering if the brown bit on the plant is a sign of a problem.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/QOBNdUDEwkwjGaamL1Y4EQzRKp254cLHSD4vQgukQf8/apN3SWFbRBmTc7X7HfaW6Q.webp?size=large)

## 10 comments

### Plantmom commented on 2025-02-15

Can’t really see too well the picture is blurry, but are you talking about brown bits at base of leaves?

#### Vermillion replied on 2025-02-15

Yeah the brown parts at the base

#### Plantmom replied on 2025-02-15

How frequently are you watering this plant?

### KJM commented on 2025-02-15

If it doesn't feel mushy I wouldn't worry about it. Maybe gently prod at the brown spot with ... Something you can get down in there ... If it is mushy return the plant, if not you should be fine. Make sure when you water it to drain the cover pot so the plant does not sit in water.

### Qixer commented on 2025-02-15

Mine have some brown at the base as well.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/WcuSS1B2u5DHKu_MTofKmdvv3If-n8feIbzSrtOj1hU/LCjMMOCaRaeFsQr3eFv6pg.webp?size=large)

#### Qixer replied on 2025-02-15

Mine are in the greenhouse dormant

### River commented on 2025-02-15

This type of coloration is normal for these plants at the base of the leaves. If the leaves start to dry out from not enough water, it will start at the tips and the leaves will start to harden more and will become less plump as the moisture leaves the inner gel tissue. This will happen in a receding direction from tip to base. And it will be very slow, so easy to catch and correct befor it gets too bad. If you were over watering and root rot was setting in, you may see the leaves start to turn blackish and the tissue would become loose or smooshy rather than firm.

#### Bebe🌵🤍 replied on 2025-02-15

I concur! I came here to say this! Thank you, River lol

### River commented on 2025-02-15

What kind of soil do you have it in?

#### River replied on 2025-02-15

I like to use a mix of succulent soil, volcanic rock (small pebbles) or pumice, and some coco coir.

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