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Posted 4Y ago by @nila

Why are the bottom leaves on my succulents dried up?

Is this from not enough water or too much sun?
#SucculentSquad #Succulents #SucculentLove
Dragons
Dragons
Hens and Chicks
2ft to light, direct
5” pot without drainage
Last watered 4 years ago
Best Answer
@Hypsie
Jeanne
19238 XP
4Y ago
@Hypsie
Because your plant is growing or getting ready to! It is using its energy for other things. Pluck them off. Once they start to decay, they can attract pests like mealy bugs or fungus gnats.
@RJG
Greg team
Drew
256770 XP
4Y ago
@RJG
Likely the former. it would take a lot of sun to sun damage this little guy that bad.
@Sabel
Sabekle
3914 XP
4Y ago
@Sabel
The bottom leaves drying is normal for succulents that is shaped like that– like a rose! Twist the dried leaves and Just pluck it out and you'll be finr
@PetLovage
Veronica
353 XP
4Y ago
@PetLovage
I agree that this is normal for succulents
@nila
Nila
17436 XP
4Y ago
@nila
@Hypsie good to know, thank you! I’ll pluck them off.
@Hypsie
Jeanne
19238 XP
4Y ago
@Hypsie
@nila Enjoy. It’s so satisfying! If you have a hard time, tweezers work great. Just wiggle the leaf from side to side. Should pop right off.