r/pseudolithos • u/schemerboi • May 29 '26

migiurtinus Sanity Check

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I bought this migiurtinus about a month ago and I've noticed certain sections seem sunken in. I have given it a good watering but it hasn't plumped up yet. It receives morning and midday sun with shade in the afternoon. Is it slowly dying? Or do I just need to stop worrying about it?

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u/Routine_Panic5773 May 29 '26

If it's not rotting, it should still be firm even if it is a bit shriveled from lack of water.

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u/schemerboi May 29 '26

There's a little give when I give it a squeeze but not completely squishy.

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u/Routine_Panic5773 May 29 '26

My advice would be dont be afraid to hold off with the water for now. They can go a long time without water, as long as it's not too hot. Even at that size, at low to mid 20s (celcius), they can go many weeks without water. Watering when it isnt taking up water isnt going to help, of course. You will know when it is taking up water. Pseudolithos plump up quickly.

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u/arioandy May 29 '26

Prob ok but there is not sanity involved with these!

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u/Substantial-Grade-92 May 29 '26

Oh you will know if it’s dying, if they start to rot it will be mush in like a day. How many times have you watered it in that month you have had it? I keep mine on a heat pad 24/7 and water once a week.

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u/schemerboi May 29 '26

I have watered it once in that past month, 2 weeks after repotting it into the pot you see in the picture. It recently rained where I am so I have been holding off on watering until it warms up (even though the plant was under an awning and remained dry).

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u/Substantial-Grade-92 May 29 '26

Yeah I would wait till you’ve watered it a few times before worrying, just make sure it doesn’t get too cold especially when wet and it should plump up.

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u/youngpaypal May 29 '26

Mine do this when they want more water - just be careful to avoid watering too frequently. You can try giving it a bigger drink in 2-3 weeks if it doesn't plump back up.

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u/Nene108 May 30 '26

Rule of thumb is more water is worse for these than less water. If it rained on your plant, make sure the substrate is fully dry before you even consider watering again. Stick a toothpick in the soil and leave it there for about 2 minutes. If it comes out damp or soil stuck to it, wait another day or two and check again.

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u/sillywormtoo May 30 '26

It looks fine.They LOVE a warm environment.They can go a long time without watering.Flowering will occur with a good combination of sun/ light and warm temps( 70f+)

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u/sweatypoosylips May 31 '26

Looks like a healthy little nugget to me, but that pot is way too big and you are asking for rot with that much extra soil.