Not sure what to do....HELP!!!!!!
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Lori J on Apr 13, 2014Found this board: http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/cacti/msg0919013329681.html?6Helpful Reply
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Marcy on Apr 13, 2014@Douglas Hunt got any expert tips for her? :)Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Apr 14, 2014I see what appears to be moss on the top of the soil of the fenestraria, which suggests to me it has been overwatered. They are not the easiest succulents to grow, but for some good advice, see: http://www.houseplantsguru.com/fenestrariaHelpful Reply
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Kristy on Apr 14, 2014Douglas Hunt, I think what you are referring to as moss are dried up brown dead baby toes, I'm not sure if I should leave these in with the ones that are still alive or should I try to remove them from the pot? I haven't watered them just gave them a good mist of water (did not want to over water them until I asked about them). The longer ones that are are hanging over the side should they be replanted or just left alone? Yes you are correct! These little buggers are very temperamental!Helpful Reply
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Connie S on Apr 14, 2014I have one that is huge. It's in a maybe a six inch clay pot. I only water it once in a great while, every week and a half or so.. I had mine in a cactus soil, it is doing better since I put it in a regular posting soil. Mine drops a few "toes" or leaves now and then. I just clean them from the pot. I also spray it off now and then with the sink sprayer. Mine gets filtered light, not direct sun. hope this helps.Helpful Reply
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Connie S on Apr 14, 2014Oh and if you just repotted it, when it did this, that might be the cause. They hate to be repotted. give it some time if that's it, it will come back.Helpful Reply
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Kristy on Apr 14, 2014no, none of the plants have been re-potted.Helpful Reply
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Kristy on Apr 14, 2014want to know if I should remove the brown crusted baby toes (they are dead right?) I also would like to know if there is any hope for the Echeveria Multicaulis.Helpful Reply
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Kim Burns on Apr 17, 2014Hey Kristy I would suggest that you repot both of them in new cactus soil and in 6" clay pots, make sure that you fertilize them with miracle grow, remove all the dead and the green that is moss around the edges. After repotting make sure that the soil is dry before you water againHelpful Reply
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Jonathan Sallach on Apr 17, 2014I agree with Douglas. This is the result of over watering (originally) and then since they have dried out. Carefully remove the dried out pieces. Re-pot in fresh soil and consider amending with sand. Fenestraria are a hard succulent to keep healthy. They do give you plenty of warning when they need water, they will wrinkle up. Over watering, especially in cool conditions results in what you see. Place them in adequate sunlight and water them well (not misting) but infrequently, letting the soil completely dry out between watering. Good luck with your rehab! I have had mixed results in my rehab attempts!Helpful Reply
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Jonathan Sallach on Apr 17, 2014The jade looks to me more of a sunlight issue. Give it plenty of sunlight. It can take more water than the fenestraria, but make sure the container and soil drain well. That is a heartier plant and I think it should recover easily! You can also fertilize either with succulent/cacti fertilzer or diluted (1/3 strength) potting fertilizer.Helpful Reply
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Kristy on Apr 17, 2014well I sure hope it recovers, if not I'm only out .40 cents....keeping fingers crossed!Helpful Reply
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