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Curling leaves

10 years ago

I've kept this plant dry, but it's spindly and its leaves are curling downward. Does anyone have any advice?

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plantomaniac08
10 years ago
steveluscher,
I cannot tell you why the leaves are curling, but what I can say is that your succulent (I'm not even sure what it is to be honest) hasn't been receiving enough light. It's quite etiolated (stretched).

Planto
birdsnblooms
10 years ago
Steve...Your plant looks like Crassula.

Crassula/succulents soil should dry between waterings, but when too dry, not only do leaves curl they'll shrivel up.

A few of my Jade leaves have shriveled because soil got way too dry.

Why the glass container? Does it have drainage holes?

Your succulent needs more light and a drink.
As Planto said, it's etiolated..sunnier area will prevent this from happening.

Curling will halt after a hearty drink of water.

Toni
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