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??

  • Spat_U_Later@lemmy.worldEnglish
    21·
    1 month ago

    This lengthening of a succulent is a process known as Etiolation. It’s not getting enough light, so it’s stretching out as much as it can to try and get more light to each petal. The color change is also likely from the lack of sunlight as well. I’d suggest moving it to a window where it gets more light.

  • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
    11·
    1 month ago

    Drooping and dropping leaves is usually lack of water, but who knows with succulents

    I’d assume that’s what it is tho. And the purple is just what they do instead of browning

    • IMALlama@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      1 month ago

      Not a succulent expert by any means, but the fact that it’s growing some air roots and the dropped leaves also are trying to root also seems to point to not enough water.

      We have a big jade that will air root when it’s too dry. Before it gets to that point it’s leaves will look noticeably less plump.

      Succulents do require watering, but it’s very important to not overdo it. Our Jade is probably only watered ever two months or so when it’s outside (on an east facing porch in zone 6) during the summer and even less frequently in the winter. I know it well enough to be able to eyeball the plant at this point.

  • dantheclamman@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8·
    1 month ago

    The leaves look like they’re shriveling. I also see some aerial roots. That could either be a sign of not enough water, or too much, leading to the roots dying and the plant dropping leaves out of stress. I would gradually expose it to more light as well as it looks etiolated. So I would put it in a full sized real pot with good drainage so that it has a nice, regular amount of water delivery, and the greater light will ensure it can use that water adequately (and not get root rot)