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What's Ailing This Plant?

6 years ago

This is a fairly new succulent (can't remember its name). I don't recall what the stem looked like but am concerned by its hairy brown appearance. Some leaves have died, turning white and fuzzy. I've been careful to not overwater, and the rest of the plants in thus pot are OK. I'm using a gritty succulent mix from Bonsai Jack.

The section on the left is almost denuded of leaves, as I touched the stem after taking the photo and almost all fell off. I saved them for propagation.

The green leaves are plump but lower ones have shrivelled. Mold or some kind of pest? I don't see anything moving.

Any help appreciated. I love my little succies and especially any with these fat little leaves!

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rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I believe it is Sedum hernandenzii; and they have some hairs on their thick trunks/stems. So that is np, but loozing leaves may be: many look dry and you say they are also falling off easily. I am not sure if they do as I am only growing from couple of leaves and have just tiny plantlet now. But, similar to Sedum rubrotinctum (jelly bean plant) and many other sedums, they may fall off easily. Leaves are supposed to have almost crackled surface.

What kind of soil are they potted in? Is there a drainage hole in that container? How much sunlight are plants receiving? And when do you water?

Edit: sorry, I just noticed you are using Bonsai Jack mix - I never bought it so can't comment, but wonder if it is fast draining.
janfinnell thanked rina_Ontario,Canada 5a
janfinnell
Original Author
6 years ago
The Bonsai Jack mix is very fast-draining and my plants seem to love it, but I have had succulents thrive in regular potting soil and commercial succulent soil that isn't as gritty. There is a drainage hole, and I just gave it some water after some research. I water when the soil seems especially dry, usually every 2 weeks. I may not have given it enough water.
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