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    Forum: Beginner HouseplantsReplies: 3, Views: 29
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    ChicagoKristy
    Hannibal, MO (Zone 5a)

    October 11, 2012 10:00 PM

    Post #9302853

    My succulent is turning brown...any idea why? And I am 70 percent sure it is part of the Crassula family...do any of you know if that is true? And, I have a gnat problem...I know they can be harmful to succulents. Neem Oil...is it safe for them? Thank you!!!!

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    tapla
    Bay City, MI (Zone 6a)

    October 12, 2012 4:09 AM

    Post #9302925

    Looks like over-watering or a chill injury. If you can eliminate exposure to very low temps or exposure to sudden drops in temps, look to a combination of soil choice and watering habits as the odds on favorite as being causal. The sticky thread at the top of this forum might be helpful.

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    ecrane3
    Dublin, CA (Zone 9a)

    October 12, 2012 7:02 AM

    Post #9303021

    The gnats are also a sign of too much water so I agree that's likely at least part of the problem (and the overwatering will be worse for your plant than the gnats). Also--does your pot have a drainage hole? If not, you need to get it into a pot with drainage holes ASAP.
    ChicagoKristy
    Hannibal, MO (Zone 5a)

    October 13, 2012 12:59 PM

    Post #9304059

    Thanks!

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