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title: "My succulent (burros tail) has been like this ever since I got it -…"
description: "My succulent (burros tail) has been like this ever since I got it - several months now. The leaves are very fragile and will snap off easily (even just gently…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/x8HA0sF9T3SksEFmjtBHWw"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Rebecca blyth"
published: "2024-07-15T14:50:35.356254Z"
language: "en"
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# My succulent (burros tail) has been like this ever since I got it -…

_Posted by Rebecca blyth on 2024-07-15_

My succulent (burros tail) has been like this ever since I got it - several months now. The leaves are very fragile and will snap off easily (even just gently brushing it 😭) I’ve noticed it is looking a bit wilted and wrinkly. It has lots of sun and maybe even a little too much water.. I’ve changed the location now so it is getting less direct sunlight, and am watering it a lot less. I don’t know what could be the problem as it is having the same care (and spot) as my other cacti and succulents which are thriving and growing! Any tips? It’s hard to see in the photo, but on the other side lots of stems have many missing leaves 😬 Thanks so much!

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## 2 comments

### eatyacarbs commented on 2024-07-15

Put it in terra cotta and a well draining succulent/cactus soil! It sounds like you’ve addressed the watering. These drop leaves when they’re getting too much (or too little)

Bright sun in terra cotta will help the soil to dry out — plastic keeps moisture in the soil too long for succs

#### Rebecca blyth replied on 2024-07-15

Thanks a lot! Never thought of that 🤔😁

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