Bottom leaves keep shriveling up. Any suggestions?
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Bottom leaves dying off is normal. But when they do it too fast is the issue
Normally you just prune the dead ones so they can refocus energy on new leaves
So you said shriveling up as in they’re getting dry, not mushy .. correct?
If that’s the case, then seems like underwatering. The best way to water is to soak the potted plant (let it sit in a small bin of water) then let it completely dry out over the next week and some change. When the soil feels crumbly and dry, drown that baby again. I let it sit for 10-15 mins each time I water
Also looks like your plant might be stretching? Picture cuts off but it just looks like it. Might need more sun as well (which means soil might dry faster)
Hope that helps
Normally you just prune the dead ones so they can refocus energy on new leaves
So you said shriveling up as in they’re getting dry, not mushy .. correct?
If that’s the case, then seems like underwatering. The best way to water is to soak the potted plant (let it sit in a small bin of water) then let it completely dry out over the next week and some change. When the soil feels crumbly and dry, drown that baby again. I let it sit for 10-15 mins each time I water
Also looks like your plant might be stretching? Picture cuts off but it just looks like it. Might need more sun as well (which means soil might dry faster)
Hope that helps
@Matthew10927 this doesn't look like normal leaf die off to me. Looks like the bottom-most leaves are rotting because they're sitting directly on top of the soil. When potting echeveria (or any succulent), the plant should sit up just a little higher so there's some space between those lower leaves and the soil's surface. This also allows for improved airflow inside the pot.
Thank you for all the advice! I will look into each of these things, though right of the bat, it sounds like I was not water right, it does need more sun, and it may need some fertilizer.