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What the heck is wrong with my succulent? (lemmy.world)
submitted 2 months ago by Araithya to c/[email protected]
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I have never seen anything like this? I’ve separated it from the rest of my plants, it’s the only one with this problem! Why is it purple??

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Either too much or not enough sunlight causes some succulents to turn purple, and judging by the growth pattern and lighter colour of the leaves, it seems like it doesn't get enough sunlight. It being so focused in those areas where leaves are attached would probably indicate it's trying to heal up some wounds, and trying to protect it from sunlight.

As to why it's dropping seemingly healthy leaves, I have a theory. If I see this correctly, the roots are popping out everywhere, indicating that it has nowhere to go. This will slow down growth and it will drop older leaves in order to sustain the growth.

That's just a theory though. Personally, I would repot it into a bigger (plastic) pot with drainage, and place it somewhere that gets a bit more sunlight and track how it's growing.

Would also appreciate a higher res picture to definitely say it's the roots and maybe check out the specks on the leaves, as that could be a disease.

[–] Araithya 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Time to break out the grow lights I guess. I had no idea they could turn purple, it freaked me out! The specks on the leaves are just soil from me planting another plant next to it, just haven’t dusted it off yet. Is it okay to replant it while it’s fragile?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 months ago

Giving it more water and some light might help in the short term, but if it doesn't stabilise soon it might not make a difference in the end. Just make sure not to drastically change the light exposure as it might get sunburnt