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Posted 2w ago by @SubstantFord49

My plant has some leaves that feel squishy and filled wit...

#Echeveria
2” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 weeks ago
Hi Julianna! Here’s some info for you-β€œ Your Echeveria is experiencing overwatering, which causes its internal storage cells to absorb too much moisture and burst. This over-hydration destroys the structural integrity of the plant, leaving the leaves feeling mushy, watery, or translucent. If left unchecked, this condition quickly progresses to fatal stem and root rot. Immediate Rescue Steps- Uproot the plant immediately: Remove the succulent from its pot and gently shake off the wet soil. Sitting in soggy soil will continue to kill the plant. Pluck off the mushy leaves: Carefully twist off any leaves that feel squishy, look yellowed, or appear translucent. They cannot be saved and will only invite fungal mold. Inspect the roots and stem: Healthy roots are white or light tan. If you see black, slimy roots or dark spots on the main stem, use clean scissors to trim the rotting parts away. Air dry: Leave the bare plant out on a paper towel in a shaded area with good airflow for 3 to 5 days. This allows any cuts to callus over safely. Repot into dry, gritty soil: Replant the Echeveria into a fresh cactus and succulent soil mix blended with at least 50% perlite or pumice to ensure rapid drainage. Use a pot with a drainage hole. Hold all water: Do not water the plant for at least one to two weeks after repotting. Moving forward, only water when the soil is completely dry all the way through and the remaining healthy leaves begin to feel slightly soft or wrinkled.” I hope this helps πŸͺ΄πŸ’•
@SillyPlantGirl thank you so muchhh!!🩷
You’re very welcome! Pease let me know how it does? 😊
I hope your plant gets better im having to cut my jade plants stems of because shes dieing