Plant Seems to Be Dying

Question

My devil’s backbone plant was nice and green but suddenly its leaves are drying and falling off. What could be wrong?

Answer 1

Pedilanthus, like most thin leaved succulents, shed their leaves when stressed. This is the plants way of protecting itself. It is usually noticed after the plant is allowed to be too dry for too long. If this is the case, give it a 4-6 hour soak and keep it watered a little more often.