Got this new succulent 3 weeks ago, repotted it with cactus soil, it hasn’t really taken root firmly. Was hoping that it’s just adjusting to the environment but it has since only been discoloring and dropping its leaves. I’ve watered only on 2 weeks gaps. Would appreciate any advice.
by Content_Cat_6620
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That doesn’t look like cactus soil. It looks solid, wet, and has white rocks atop it? Here’s i picture of my soil
https://preview.redd.it/mqwxa87giosg1.jpeg?width=3000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2545a10187884cd8e5ec6d6808b7fb8e7315ae5c
Do you have pictures of when you first got it? I suspect it was artificially variegated. This is really detrimental to their health. See a discussion on [artificially forced variegation here](https://www.reddit.com/r/succulents/s/qydO2fhitC)
Thats a tough one to care for! It looks like all the rosettes are verrigated. They’ll make minimal energy even with full sun.
I think the start is to get it more sunshine. But only a few hours to start and work the way up a few hours over the next few weeks. If your growing indoor itll need quality lights. But they will be less likely to burn the plant.
Pray and be patient. This is going to be a real test.
whoever sold you that is evilllll its not built to survive
I’m sorry to hear that! Would you happen to have a pic of when you first got it? I have a feeling the soil is retaining too much moisture, are the leaves mushy?
Personally I would remove the rocks as they can aid in moisture retention. Your soil needs to dry out completely ( sometimes longer ) before watering again
Succulent with no chlorophyll propagated to cactus with next to no chlorophyll
sounds like root stress, I’d check for rot and maybe ease up on watering