Reply To: The cause of succulents dropping leaves?

[Anonymous]

The lower leaves dry up and fall off naturally, as those leaves mature, to give the energy to the new growth instead. When the leaves just fall off without drying or dying first, or with just a slight bump, that is when you usually have an issue.

As for watering, for most succulents only water when the soil is dry all the way through. If you’re having a problem telling you can poke a wooden skewer to the bottom (but watch out for the roots so you don’t damage them) and if it comes out clean the soil is dry, or get a moisture meter.