Symptoms Going soft Becoming mushy and wet Turning a translucent yellow or brown Shedding soggy upper leaves near the center of the rosette Solutions Immediately reduce watering frequency and allow soil to fully dry out Move into a location with
Symptoms Wrinkling Going limp Turning crispy and yellow or brown Shedding lots of dry leaves Solutions Drench thoroughly; do not use a spray bottle Increase water frequency, but still only water when top soil is dry Water during a cool part of t
Succulents need deep, infrequent watering, especially during their growing season and when they are young and establishing roots. Only water when the soil is completely dry and err on the side of underwatering. Watering too frequently is the most com
Edema happens when a plant’s roots take up too much water all at once. Hydraulic pressure can cause cells in the leaf to explode, leading to unsightly bruising and bumping. Fortunately, it’s not fatal but can be an early sign that you’re watering too