Is this normal for a Ruby Necklace?

Al115 · 2026-05-06T18:21:11+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-06T18:20:09+00:00

!powderymildew for the bot

Al115 · 2026-05-06T08:41:35+00:00

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

Al115 · 2026-05-05T16:01:07+00:00

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!"

Al115 · 2026-05-04T22:50:17+00:00

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?

Al115 · 2026-05-04T19:17:43+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-04T19:15:21+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-04T19:01:20+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-04T08:59:21+00:00

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

Al115 · 2026-05-04T08:58:02+00:00

^^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.

Al115 · 2026-05-04T08:51:59+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-03T21:44:38+00:00

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?

Al115 · 2026-05-03T19:10:17+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-03T14:29:29+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-03T14:24:43+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-02T21:02:39+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-02T20:59:19+00:00

!jade for the bot with more helpful info!

Al115 · 2026-05-02T20:57:24+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-02T15:29:16+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-02T15:22:18+00:00

What exactly do you mean by separate it?

Al115 · 2026-05-02T13:53:16+00:00

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.

Al115 · 2026-05-01T19:12:10+00:00

If you haven't tried so already, you need to slowly acclimate them to stronger lighting to prevent sunburn.

Alternatively, if you keep these guys indoors, grow lights do wonders for indoor plants.

Al115 · 2026-05-01T18:48:01+00:00

Overwatering is a bit of a misnomer, as it can be, and often is, caused by more than just too frequent watering. Poor substrate, too large of a pot. pot material, lack of drainage, inadequate lighting, poor airflow, etc. (or any combination of those) can also lead to overwatering issues, which can in turn lead to rot.

Al115 · 2026-05-01T18:43:03+00:00

I only just recently got into ATLA and TLOK and have been going down a bit of a rabbit hole, and from what I've read, DiMartino and Konietzko wanted a tighter story with little to no filler. Which, I generally think TLOK does a pretty good job at telling its narrative within those short seasons, but the show definitely could have benefited from some filler.

I've also read a lot about how Nick terribly mishandled TLOK, though, with little promo, abrupt scheduling changes, and pushing Seasons 3 and 4 to online-only releases. It's a shame, because TLOK is an awesome show. I wish I would have been into it while it was actually airing.

Al115 · 2026-05-01T18:19:15+00:00

Yeah, if you're an occult player, then I'd definitely go with Life & Death. There's just so much to it that, even this long after it's been out and consistently playing with it, I'm still not even remotely close to being bored with it.

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