blue chalk stick turning black

9 years ago

I bought this plant 6 days ago, repotted 2 days ago & this is what it looks like after repotting. I've already removed several dead leaves. The plant had been watered when I brought it home & has not been watered since. It has not been in the sun since repotting. I was waiting for it to recover but I guess I can forget that. My soil mix is 50% cacti soil, perlite 25%, & 25% pumice or crushed rock .

Any way to save this plant? I'm beginning to get the idea that Succulents may not be my thing. Thanks.

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LilBit7765
9 years ago
It looks like rot. The soil should dry out before they're watered again. Do you have drainage holes in the pot?
hijole
9 years ago
Emee that's terrible! I know they are winter growers and hate water in the summer time, they love full sun so maybe take her out side for a sun bath and I know you said you haven't watered so please don't add any even though sometimes we think that's what they may be needing based on other plant needs.

I hope she wakes up, Greg
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nomen_nudum
9 years ago
Before it goes into full sun get a positive ID Are you sure it is a winter grower ?
emee
Original Author
9 years ago
The pot has drainage holes. I know nothing about succulents, but it seems impossible for one that hasn't been watered to rot in 2 days.

Thanks everyone!
amarloestodo
9 years ago
it is rot. if you put it into a significantly larger pot, this plant does not have the root system to use all that water. the roots should only be wet for a few days. and yes, the rot happens very fast. put it outside where it will dry faster. or repot it and do not water it. and it will come back. new leaves will grow as long as the stem has not turned black and mushy.
Azmia Mehboob
3 years ago
I live in an extremely hot, humid climate (Karachi, Pakistan). Our average humidity level nowadays is 76%. If I water the succulents thoroughly like they show on videos, the plant starts getting black tips within 12hrs, no matter how much sand, grit or perlite I add to the mix. I have to take it out & let its roots dry to save it. I'm receiving suggestions of watering only small amounts every 4 days. Anyone here have any expertise in growing succulents in hot, humid climates? Pls advise.
Hayah Hazem
3 years ago
I bought a blue chalk stick recently. I don't know anything about succulent and i live in Egypt. Suddenly i found a leave have a black spot and i don't know why it did that and i water it every Thursday a cup of water divided in four times. Also part of it got broken and i'm trying to propagate it. I put in a moist soil after the cut dried abit. So should i water it when and how much. Also any advice why the black spot. I don't know the soil mix of the original one but the one i'm trying to propagate is a mix of peatmos and sand.