Asked on May 17, 2015
What is wrong with my succulent??
by Jennifer
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My succulent plant was growing very nicely until recently. It doesn't look too good, the new growth is extremely droopy and fragile. What is wrong with my plant?!?
The old growth which is around the outside is still firm and stands up...
Meanwhile... the new growth is very pale and limp. 😩
11 answers
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you may have used the wrong soil, or watering to much or the pot may be to full of plants or rocks. Call your local garden center or just take your pot in to them to look at it. Good Luck Char B YELM , WA
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Charlotte Belange
on May 17, 2015
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Oftentimes too much water will make your succulents droop. Also, let water sit at room temperature so you aren't shocking them with cold water. Here's some more info for you! http://thenectarcollective.com/taking-care-of-succulents-like-a-boss/
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Barb Rosen
on May 17, 2015
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Did it get very cold recently?? Frost will do that. Too much water?? You should have drainage so it's not sitting in a pool of water. Did you repot recently?
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Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot
on May 17, 2015
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Look for spider mites or aphids - both can do a number on succulents.
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Judy
on May 17, 2015
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Succulents require bright to intense light. Did you use cactus soil? I started one. I need to put it in a south window for intense light, for bright light, south and west exposures, or a sunroom. It didn't help it any when the dogs stepped on it!
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Bev Deardurff
on May 18, 2015
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It looks like too much water, no drain hole in the pot or clogged? Consequently it probably got a fungus.( the right one anyways looks like it has) - the other possibility it got just a little too cold in the morning, if you have it outside.
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Nicolette T
on May 18, 2015
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I would repot and water sparingly; also, take off the soft (droopy) leaves and see if you can recue it.
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Iberkeley
on May 18, 2015
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Too much water
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Lanie Twigg
on May 18, 2015
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The haworthia does not like full sun. It wants a dappling of morning sun. Avoid direct sunlight. Water every 1 to 2 weeks sparingly. Don't forget to fertilize once a month quarter strength. This little one looks like too much water. Gently cut off the dead or droopy branch and go on.
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Pam Ewing Gibson
on May 18, 2015
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I agree with the too much water answers.
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Beryl
on May 19, 2015
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Too much watering...plant probably rot
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Patricia Claudia Sarto
on May 22, 2015
Charlotte Belange
on May 17, 2015
Barb Rosen
on May 17, 2015
Beth H. Makemeprettyagain.blogspot
on May 17, 2015
Judy
on May 17, 2015
Bev Deardurff
on May 18, 2015
Nicolette T
on May 18, 2015
Iberkeley
on May 18, 2015
Lanie Twigg
on May 18, 2015
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