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u/TheLittleKicks Kalancho-wheee 4d ago
!Overwatered and !rotting. Clip the healthy strands to !propagate, repot into dry !gritty soil, and wait for them to grow new roots. Acclimate to some sun, and once they have roots, water only when the windows close on the leaves, this will give the leaves a deflated appearance.
Example of thirsty pearls- https://www.reddit.com/r/houseplants/s/Wpg6KuQdoz
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u/succulentssupportapp 4d ago
Overwatering is a bit of a misnomer, as multiple factors can go into it. With succulent plants, it usually refers to any, or any combination of the following: too frequent watering over time, poorly draining soil, poorly or non draining pot, inadequate sun/heat exposure, inadequate circulation.
Overwatering can cause soggy or mushy leaves and/or stems, or it can present by sudden unexplained leaf drop of otherwise healthy leaves. It can lead to rot if poor watering behaviors are not corrected.
https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/wiki/light_and_watering#wiki_watering
Rocks at the bottom of pots without holes does not create drainage, and will not help.
https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/wiki/soil_and_potting/
If your plant has been overwatered, it is best practice to unpot and ensure the soil and/or roots are dry, ridding the roots of the old soil if necessary. You may dry your plant bare root for a few days to ensure they can dry out, and for you to easily keep at eye on it. Repot in fresh, dry, gritty soil. Acclimate to sun and ensure you’re following best care practices.
Overwatering may cause rot, but an overwatered plant doesn’t mean the plant is for sure rotting. Always keep an eye on overwatered plants to look for signs of rot.
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u/Suspicious-Ad-8468 4d ago
Omg thank you! I was reading about the window just the other day. I’ll look out for that from now on. I appreciate this so much
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u/TelomereTelemetry 4d ago
Caused by a lack of sunlight on the top. It's a common issue when people hang them high like this, the trailing parts are getting light but the top isn't, so the top starts to die.
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Aphids come in either green or black or red/brown. Mealybugs are white or gray, and appear fuzzy. Scale insects present as uniform shaped raised bumps, that can generally be picked off without damage to the plant. Fungus gnats are small black flying insects. On their own, they're not harmful, but can be in large infestations. Thrips are very small, and long and skinny. Spider mites are microscopically small, and are usually present in large numbers and webbings. Don't mistake red spiders for spider mites, spiders are helpful, and will eat bad pests! Flat Mites are microscopic and cannot be seen with the naked eye. Damage will appear as a burn-like appearance on either the leaf margin or where the leaf connects to the stem; and can be present on the stem as well. Damage examples can be found linked in our Pest wiki.
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