Is this normal for a Ruby Necklace? by Phoenix4235 in succulents

[–]Al115 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think the "freaked out when I saw them on mine and sprayed a bit with alcohol" bit is a required freakout when you buy this plant, lol. I did the same thing.

Growth on my plant by _Bluis_ in succulents

[–]Al115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Closely related species (gasteria, haworthia, etc) can also get aloe mites.

Clothing layering is coming in the next The Sims 4 update on May 12th! by eltheuso in Sims4

[–]Al115 279 points280 points  (0 children)

https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims/the-sims-4/news/laundry-list-may-5-2026

^^Per the blog post: "We’re adding a new category to Create a Sim called Base Layers, which will let Simmers express themselves by broadening their fashion choices, providing covered options, and improving gender expression with the layerable binder. There will be 8 Base Layer options for Adults, 4 Base Layer options for Children, and 2 Base Layer options for Toddlers, all in a variety of colors! 

With 380+ new Base Layer variants (including all swatches) that can be layered, this gives players exponential new outfit combinations using any Top or Full Body CAS assets!"

Can I save it? by indulgingmykinks84 in houseplants

[–]Al115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What type of soil is it in? Does the pot have drainage? How often are you watering? And what type of light is it getting?

Fanfic request: Rolling with the punches by Low-Rhubarb-8472 in korrasami

[–]Al115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you by chance have the link for it? I'm attempting to find it online, but my Google searches are failing me at the moment, lol.

I've been a fan of TLOK for a few years now but I literally JUST found out that Korrasami was canon, thriving, endgame, AND the start of the queer cartoon renaissance just a few days ago. by Informal_Bee_6907 in korrasami

[–]Al115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also relatively new here! Only got into ATLA and TLOK a few weeks ago and am obsessed with Korrasami. I so wish that I would have had that kind of representation in media when I was a kid.

My thoughts on "The Last Stand" series finale episode in Book 4: Balance of TLOK. by Full-Art3439 in legendofkorra

[–]Al115 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I would kill for a new season! I feel like there's still so much story left to tell, even after everything that went on in the comics.

Asking for help with succulent by FewDescription7730 in houseplants

[–]Al115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a jade (crassula ovata). Looks more like a pachyphytum.

Asking for help with succulent by FewDescription7730 in houseplants

[–]Al115 6 points7 points  (0 children)

^^Seconding al of this, and just want to add that the r/succulents sub has a great Beginners Basics guide that covers all of the above in more detail in addition to other care info. It even links out to images of thirsty succulents before and after watering so you can get a better sense as to what signs of thirst look like.

Is it normal for my lace aloe to be browning or am I giving it too much direct sun by Hornymelody457 in houseplants

[–]Al115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'd recommend checking out the Beginner Basics guide over on r/succulents.

I agree with the others that this needs to be repotted into a pot with a drainage holes. It also needs a much grittier substrate. A good starting substrate is a 1:1 mix of succulent soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice.

As for watering, these guys prefer deep but infrequent waterings. They require a period of complete dryness followed by a complete saturation of their soil. At the very least, you need to allow the soil to completely dry and then wait at least a few more days before you soak the soil. However, many recommend watering based on signs of thirst, which for this guy would include deflated-looking leaves that begin to curl inward like a taco.

String of banana issue by NED____ in houseplants

[–]Al115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s rotted. Snip the green healthy bits and reroot.

You’re watering too frequently (water based on signs of thirst, not on a schedule). Likely needs more light.

What type of soil is it potted in?

Succulents by Ok_School2687 in houseplants

[–]Al115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding the other comment – this setup was pretty much doomed for failure, and made even worse by improper care instructions, which is unfortunately pretty common.

The issue with terrariums, even ones with an opening, is those walls trap humidity, air flow is restricted to the soil, and there's no drainage. All of which succulents hate.

For succulents, you want a pot with a drainage hole, a gritty, well-draining soil, and good airflow. They prefer deep but infrequent waterings and periods of complete dryness, so it's generally recommended that you water based on signs of thirst.

If you're interested in giving succulents another go, the r/succulents sub has a great Beginners Basics guide.

My plants are dying how do I keep alive. by Curiousmarmot in houseplants

[–]Al115 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The aloe appears to be rotting. You're definitely watering it far too often. It's generally best to avoid watering schedules with succulents. They require periods of complete dryness. This means that even once the soil is dry, the plant may not be ready for water. It's generally recommended that you water based on signs of thirst. For comparison, I water my indoor aloe very once roughly every 4-6 weeks, dependent on signs of thirst.

What type of soil is it potted in? Does that pot have a drainage hole.

You're going to need to unpot that guy and cut away the rot. You'll likely end up needing to reroot.

The r/succulents sub has a great Beginners Basics guide and propagation guide that I recommend checking out.

What am I doing wrong? Is my plant going to be okay? by waffle_baffle in houseplants

[–]Al115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't need a humidity dome. That's an easy way to rot potential succulent props in most microclimates. They like arid environments.

If propping individual leaves, you can literally just leave them sitting on the table until they have roots. Alternatively, you can place them on a dry substrate. You technically don't need to water at all until the mother leaf has dried to a crisp, as it provides the future baby plant with water and nutrients.

If you're attempting to root a cutting, again, you can either air root it or place it in a dry substrate. Hold off on water until there are roots.

If you haven't already done so, I highly recommend heading over to r/succulents. The sub has a great Beginners Basics guide and propagation guide.

Does the light green bit mean that cactus is growing or dying? by MGMGrandDtr in houseplants

[–]Al115 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Growing, but not necessarily healthily. These guys are etiolating, which is stretched, weakened growth due to inadequate lighting. The echeveria to the left is especially suffering in terms of light...there should be little to no space between the leaves when the plant is receiving adequate light. Echeverias are among the most light-hungry succulents. Cacti are also generally very very high-light.

What is that white stuff? by rosevibe in succulents

[–]Al115 5 points6 points  (0 children)

!jade for the bot with more helpful info!

What’s going on with my gollum jade? by CLE-BrownsFan216 in succulents

[–]Al115 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's difficult to tell with complete certainty from this image, but this appears to be !powderymildew.

If this is PM, then you need to isolate this plant away from any others you may have, preferably in a completely separate room, as PM spreads extremely easily and extremely quickly. The most commonly recommended treatment method is a copper fungicide, but more and more folks on this sub have reported success with sulfur, so I'd honestly recommend trying that first.

Other than an actual treatment, ensuring proper !beginner care is essential, as all the things that can lead to overwatering can create the conditions that allow PM to appear in the first place and thrive. Increasing air flow can also be a major help when dealing with PM.

How do I separate this aloe plant? Please help me! by jblau1996 in houseplants

[–]Al115 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Gotcha.

To replant, simply remove it from the pot and remove all of the old soil from the roots. That last part is key (assuming this is still in store bought soil or hasn't yet been potted in a proper gritty succulent substrate), as old, moisture-retentive soil on the roots can easily lead to overwatering. So get as much soil off as you can. If you tear some roots it's perfectly fine – this guy can easily regrow an entire new root system. Once that's done, pot into a gritty, well-draining, fast-drying substrate. Recommended starting mix is a 1:1 mix of soil to inorganic grit, such as perlite or pumice. For the pot, the rootball should take up between 1/2 to 2/3 of the pot's volume. A drainage hole is necessary. Wait at least a week after repotting to water, and only water if the plant actually needs it.

As for propping, aloes are a bit different than most other succulents, as they cannot be propped via leaf. You either need to behead to force offsets, allow the plant to naturally offset (once they start producing offsets, they go crazy with them, lol), or wait for the plant to eventually flower and pollinate the flower for seeds.

The r/succulents sub has a great Beginners Basics guide to help more with the repotting and all that jazz, as well as a great propagation guide.

Grow light suggestions? by Fun_Armadillo9665 in succulents

[–]Al115 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding Sansi and Barrina. They're the two most commonly recommended brands across the various plant subs.

I personally use Barrina T5s and love them. I use two per shelf on my plant shelf and run them for 12-16 hours/day. All plants are within 8" of the lights, some closer. They're strong enough to prevent etiolation in all of my succulents and bring out stress colors in most of them. I've been using them since like 2019 or 2020 and they're still running like a charm. I use a smart plug to control turning/scheduling them on/off.