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Idk what type of succulent it is because I just got it from tractor supply today, but I’m not sure if the coloring on it is supposed to be like that or is it not right. From the research I’ve done (I’m really new in this so I don’t know much) I’m thinking it may be overwatered? I’m not really sure though. Btw it is in a window that gets direct sunlight from sunrise until about noon, but it still has light coming in until sunset. It is in a window facing east but it gets sun from all directions bc it has six windows around it.This picture was taken around 7:30 pm today though. Can someone help me or give a little advice?
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This happens to all my succulents
Comments (18)I don’t know where you live but semps indoors will be tough outside of AZ and NV, and even here (NV), they don’t do wonderfully indoors in a southern window with blasting sun. They don’t die, but I’d not call it “thriving” either. As others have mentioned, the glass bowl is your biggest problem. You may not have watered them but that soil is not dry, so there is water. Combine that with inevitably weaker sun indoors, and the succulents are bound to fail. I’m guessing you wanted to go for a terrarium type of setup here? It can be done, but you need layers of different components like charcoal, sand, gravel, etc. with a good understanding of succulents to manage. Frankly, succulent terrariums look wonderful when created but over the long term, it’s not ideal. I’ve made some to gift them, but I always tell them to pot the cuttings separately after 2 months and to not water for those two months. If you still want to do a terrarium, I suggest looking into the multiple layers and doing it properly with better indoor succulent choices. If, as you indicated, you have an outdoor area, I’d pull each of those out into a clay pot with just perlite or gravel, and let them hang out outside in the shade, totally dry. A shaded area outdoors is still more ambient light than most areas indoors despite what it may seem like to our eye. A few look viable so they could reestablish themselves with some care, brighter light, and no water. After a week or two, slowly move them into full sun. There’s no big secret or conspiracy to succulent growing. I’m sure all of us have spent mega bucks at HD, Lowe’s, Walmart, etc. keeping corporations rich with our plant purchases, haha, though Lord knows they could be more educational with their sales or at least labels. (I’ve killed plenty in my lifetime too, through my own fault.) It’s kind of like children (who really should come with instructions too). The kid will become what s/he is destined to become, though Lord knows us parents find that hard to accept sometimes. Right now, you’re trying to take a future quarterback kid and force them to become a harpist. :) If you want to grow indoors in bright light, you could look into Haworthia (so many beautiful kinds!), jades, etc. Haworthias “pup” like most semps do, too (well, most do—not sure if all do). The one below on the left (which was actually sent to me by a forum member I traded with a few years ago as a small cutting), I grow indoors on a mantle adjacent to corner northern and eastern windows minimal to no direct sun. Notice they’re grown in what amounts to small rocks, and I water them maybe once every 2-3 weeks. You can look up “gritty mix” for more info. If you imagine how little water that is in an area that averages 10% humidity, with how much a hole-less glass bowl of damp soil holds—it is an enormous difference. Hope that helps. Also, I’d suggest not getting so easily offended. The forum members may not have told you what you wanted to hear, and I know reading that you’re the problem always blows (but in 95% of cases, the human is the problem, haha), but the advice they offered is sound. You’d benefit to consider what they’re saying, I think....See MoreWhite spots on unknown succulent
Comments (2)It is Aeonium, possibly Kiwi rather than 'tree' (Aeonium arboreum). Are those spots hard like scabs? It may be god idea to pot it up in well draining mix. Aeonium do not like hot and humid weather, and usually do not look their best in heat of the summer.They shouldn't be watered much during summer. They are winter growers. Depending on your general location/climate, you may want to keep it in shadier spot....See MoreWhat’s this succulent??
Comments (10)Spekboom translates literally to 'bacon tree' if I'm not mistaken. It's also very high in vitamin C, and other minerals, probably what gives it its tangy flavor. Could be how it helps nursing mothers. There's a few recipes online too that use it, like a spekboom chickpea tomato salad Another fun fact, it's one of the best plants at sequestering carbon, comparable to the Amazon rainforest...See MoreWhat’s wrong with my mango tree?
Comments (5)More water. It's still living on the pot roots system..and the ground is wicking away the water. You're in a dry hot climate..water -build a well around it,and keep it mulched on planting is the no.1 priority. Your are correct also that Mangoes sold often don't have root balls knitted together yet and I know some people have had the whole ball of soil fall apart when slid out of the pot. THAT is a major setback....See MoreAllyssa Brady
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