I don't exactly know what happened, when I first noticed it I thought about replanting it so I did and sort of gave more space for the roots. I try to give it as much as sun as possible too but it doesn't look like it's going better. I don't want it to die, I named it Carmila and I would feel bad to let it die.
Do you have any ideas how to save it?
(To water it (as a was told when buying it, once per week) I don't pour the water on it but let it soak in water)
(First picture is before, second is after)
by The_Ultimate_Potatoe
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Someone with more knowledge chime in, but that sounds like waaaay too much water
You’ve not been misting this have you? Carmila looks like she’s actually going mouldy which would be uncommon unless you are misting her.
Also she’s not getting enough light, that’s why she’s flattened out like that. Needs more sun.
Once per week is much too frequently. These plants like to be quite dry before a next watering. I can’t see the soil but if it’s too dense the plant will drown, as these are used to very dry and non-water-retaining soil.
Unfortunately that one might be unsalvageable- if there’s mold (I think that’s what I see?) the plant is likely much worse deeper down.
It’s overwatered and you either have thrips or powdery mildew.
I may be wrong – but I almost wonder if this is powdery mildew.
You’ll definitely want to isolate this plant, preferably in a room by itself, and treat it with either copper fungicide or diluted hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 4 parts water). There are other treatments too (I personally wouldn’t recommend neem oil or using diluted milk) but make sure whatever method you pick, try to stick to that one method for a few weeks before trying something else.
[This post from r/succulents](https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/comments/1045xbi/powdery_mildew_psa/) has a ton of other tips and information about fighting this, so I recommend taking a look at that.
I wish you the best of luck!
Yes looks overwatered. I think that anyone unsure about watering needs should invest in a watering probe. They are cheap about $5-6 bucks each on Amazon. They are quite reliable. I have about 100 plants of many different varieties & can’t always remember who got watered & when?
Clean the mould off the leaves gently, and put in a window that gets a good amount of sunlight. Only water when the soil is close to dry.
STOP WATERING
Full-on blasting direct sunlight full day, water only when the soil is completely dry, usually ~2 weeks in a pot that size.