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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 17, 2018
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    You can cut it out, but it looks like an infection setting in. They like to dry out a little in between waterings. The next time you water, though, you will want to replace one third of that water with peroxide. Make sure the container can drain off excess water so that it does not get too much and stay soggy for long.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    March 17, 2018
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    This is very common as they age. Just a tap can send them scattering. You can also try giving it just a little more light. This may help some, but this is the natural process of the plant.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 28, 2018
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    This is likely a fungal infection. The most common cause is when the soil remains wet for too long. Make sure the soil dries out a little between watering.

    The next time that you water, you can replace 1/4 of the water with peroxide. This will kill off any infection in the container. The old growth will not recover, but new growth will remain healthy. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 17, 2018
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    You should definitely keep these misted more often than you would typical plant. Another thing you could do that would help rooting, would be to mix a spoonful of honey, and a crushed aspirin tab up in warm water, then spray the soil with it. This will improve your rooting.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    October 15, 2018
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    It sounds like you are over watering your plant. Over watering will lead to root rot and the mushy succulent leaves are a sign of this.

    This article will refresh you on the care of your plant.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 9, 2019
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    Cacti and succulents are usually very resistant to dry air and so are some epiphytic plants. Some plants resist dry air by producing leaves with fewer stomata than normal, thus reducing water loss. Many have abandoned leaves altogether and breathe through their green stems.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 13, 2019
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    It appears to be Burro's Tail. They do not grow upwards, so staking will not be necessary. They are a trialing plant. It appears to be needing just a little more light as well. Leaves should be tightly packed, with very little room between them.

    This article will help you to care for these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/burros-tail/burros-tail-care.htm

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