When Love Isn’t Enough...
Do they really reciprocate your energy…?
Why did they die?
It's not that I didn’t take care of them.
I'm heartbroken.
My succulents… the little green companions I loved to look at, touch, talk to even—
I watched them wither slowly, day by day.
Helplessly.
I did everything I knew, everything the blogs and videos and Pinterest posts said.
And still, I couldn't save them.
I have questions.
And I need help from those who understand.
What could I have done wrong?
What should I be looking out for to save the others?
- Is it too much water… or too little?
- Did I place them in the wrong kind of sunlight?
- Was it the wrong soil, or maybe a root rot I didn’t notice until it was too late?
- Could it be inevitable, viral or bacterial attack?
I gave them care, but did I give them the right kind?
They were more than plants.
They were mood-lifters, memory-holders, symbols of quiet hope rooted in my little world.
And now, that corner of green is grey and dry.
If you’re a succulent parent—or ever lost one—what did you learn?
What signs did you miss?
What saved the rest?
Because I still have a few hanging on.
And I want to do better—for them, and for myself.
Sometimes you can pour all your love into something fragile…
and it still slips through your fingers.
Maybe they were trying to teach me something:
That growth requires the right balance, not just affection.
That even resilience has limits.
But I refuse to lose another one.
This time, I’ll listen closer.
To the leaves, the soil, the signs.
Because sometimes survival is silent…
until it’s not.
What's the plus in all of this? A renewed curiosity, and an even stronger will to learn, nurture, and grow. Loss has a strange way of planting seeds too, and maybe, just maybe, this is the beginning of a better, greener chapter. Even though I lost some of my succulents, something beautiful still remains. The love I gave them has not disappeared; it has grown into a deeper understanding and care. Yes, I am willing to do better. This is a chance for a fresh start, to be more gentle, patient, and aware of what they truly need. So, with hope and a little more knowledge, I am ready to try again. Because as long as there is green, there is always room for new growth and new beginnings. 🙂
Not long ago these buddies were happy, thriving and even chatting:
Worst is here:)
I don't know which plant it was, it had died long ago, the pots deserve new living beings and caretakers🫠
Any idea for indoor plants Maan?
I'm sorry: I've personally managed to fail a few of my own plants. Succulents are supposed to be the tough guys of the plant world, but... well, mine clearly didn't get the memo. So yeah, I might not be the best person to ask right now. 🙈
Unfortunately I don't know much about succulents; in your photos they look as if they might have been frosted...? Could that be the case?
I feel with you: I mourn for every plant that didn't survive our move or that didn't grow well here...
The frost? Nope, quite the opposite! We're roasting here with 40+°C temperatures. I thought I was doing them a favor by letting them soak up some sunshine outdoors… but apparently, they either got sunburnt or caught some mysterious plant virus. I wish I knew...
My plants are dying too. I have tried everything but nothing seems to be working for them.
:(((
I'm so heartbroken