jenny, I agree with LilBit, pot is too large so when repotting change that too. I think I would use unglazed pot, it will dry up faster. I would also mound-up the soil so it sits higher. Just use easy draining mix. Is it coir in your pot? wantonamara gave you excellent advice, so consider that. Mine grow very well, multiply, flower all the time. But the conditions are just little more favourable (closer to Germany than Malaysia). Remember, these may be little more difficult for you to grow, but there is so many other plants you can keep easier in your area that are much more challenging for us in colder zones...so don't give up, it could work with some effort. (Not to lecture you so pls. don't get upset, but you brought it from Germany? I know, it is very tempting, but plant material is not supposed to be taken from other countries to prevent spread of possible diseases etc...Where was it growing there - in ground or in container?) Rina

Aparlato, since this condition is occurring to all your plants, the blame cannot fall on something about the individual plants. So.....it has to be something you are doing to the plants...overall. I must ask a question: Are you on a well, and do you have a water-softening agent ---such as salt to make your water less hard? That in itself could be the reason why your plants are suffering. The salt build-up would take time to act on the plants....but seeing as how all your complaints are happening at the same time, I suspect its something that can come about because of something that is being done to all of them.....such as watering them. If this might be the case; I suggest you do a thorough leaching. Sinks, bathtub and such... since these faucets would hardly be OFF the system, you would have to find a tap that is not. Or, gather rain-water---or snow....and melt this. Let the water gain room temperature....then fill a tub or large pot with sufficient water to allow you to immerse the pots entirely in the water. Allow the bubbles to cease. This serves two purposes: It puts water entirely throughout the soil and if there are any bugs in the soil, they would have to come to the surface to breathe. There, you dispose of them. It is also a very good way to thoroughly rid the soil of harmful salts---either from too much fertilizer...or possibly as I suggest...as on a water-softening system. Treat this as a watering. Allow full drainage and put your plants in their respective sun. If you feel it is necessary, you might decide to change the soil instead. A fresh potting soil with lots of vermiculite. Just be sure to not use such softened water from any of the taps on the system. Usually a home will allow a tap or two to be OFF the system....for watering the lawns, washing the car...etc This could be thought of....gather water there and hold for plant use. If you are not on a water-softening system, such a happening to many plants at the same time I suspect still you are overwatering---perhaps you water as per schedule...and not according to how the plants need watering Your plants....succulents, hold water in their leaves as a resevoir and can take dry periods for a time. As long as they aren't allowed to go completely dry, they should be able to withstand some dryness without being badly affected. You might, when the first sign of limp....or wilt occurs, give your plants a thorough watering.....to the drainage point. Then dump the excess...never leave your plants sitting in such drainage for any extended time. Then allow them to dry down a bit between watering.....then water to drainage.

Hi Sara, I'm glad to hear you are listening to the advise provided and getting a lot with a drainage hole. Go ahead and pick up some perlite with it for you to mix 50/50 with the C&S soil you got. If you like the look of the terrarium you can achieve a similar look with a wide, shallow terra cotta pot (or any wide shallow lot with proper drainage). You can set up a nice little succulent garden in that. Also, if you don't get good light I recommend getting a lamp to provide some supplemental lighting. I use a compact florescent bulb to get mine through winter. Get the brightest one possible

You need to get them growing properly first before thinking of what you do with them at a later stage. If you are new to this, best keep them individually potted as they are different types, you can always group pots in a container and cover rims with stones for a group look! Whether they will pull round remains to be seen as they look pretty damaged at the moment. You won't be able to buy a soil off the shelf, sadly no one sems to sell anything that resembles a good fast draining mix, that's why we need the separate ingredients to mix together. Gill