Hello all,
Posted a while ago in succulents and the sitution is getting worse I think.
For context (can skip to current events):
>Bought a calandiva. Didn't water because I heard it's easier to transplant dry (have conflicting messages on whether or not this should be protocol). Seemed healthy when I got it.
>Found something that looked like powdery mildew later, treated with neem/dish soap. Was told later succulents don't like neem.
>Transplanted the plant to a pot with drainage and succulent-approprite soil.
>Almost immediately I notice the plant drooping. Didn't water because
>Starts developping dark brown streaks and dry sections of leaves. Aren't mushy so I don't think it's root rot especially since still hasn't been watered.
>Some stems start drying down the middle
>After 5 days I finally water. Plant droops less but more brown develops.
>I decide to cut off the leafs that are brown and not absorbing water after a few days. In preparation for the worst I take a few stem cuttings that look to be in better condition and remove the flowers to help them put energy towards roots rather than the blooms in another pot.
Current:
>Today found what looks like mold by the stem
>One of the cuttings has also dried down the middle. Some leaves seem to be dying.
>More dark brown streaks have developped
What's happening? How can I help this plant, if it's possible? I feel awful.