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Posted 1Y ago by @kelmil18

Brown leaves noted at the base:

Hi friends, as you can see the base of my plant appears to be dying. Any way for my to salvage? Tips please!
0ft to light, direct
4” pot without drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
@kelmil18 it's like a fashionable fade, but not the trend we're going for. First things first, check the soil – make sure it's not too soggy. Echeverias like their feet dry, so keep the watering dance light and let the soil dry between sips. Now, time for a little operation: gently inspect the base – if you notice any rotted or mushy parts, carefully trim them away with clean scissors. Think of it as a plant haircut! Next, give your Echeveria a nice, sunny spot. They adore bright light without the harsh rays, like a celebrity sunglasses kind of vibe. And lastly @kelmil18 let's talk about the roots. If you suspect the roots are a bit crowded, consider repotting into well-draining soil and a slightly larger pot. With your TLC and some good plant vibes, your Echeveria might just bounce back and show off its vibrant beauty again
I just pull off the older leaves if they’re brown or dry. They can sometimes be the ones that sit in water longer than the top ones and eventually dry up or fall off . The rest of your plant looks super healthy and vibrant though so seeing that the pot doesn’t have drainage or direct sunlight, I’d replant it to a 2.5 - 3 inch pot with drainage and give it at least 6 hours of bright direct sunlight. Succulents like being snug in their pots, lots of light, drainage is a must, and very low watering frequency. It will be just fine. You got this :)
@RainbowFairy when i repot, should I cut off the brown?
@kelmil18 yes, anything dry or brown can be pulled off or cut off if it’s not coming out on it’s own