Caralluma sprengeri syn. Orbea sprengeri

@Muzz67 @gjones @Yollymac

Should i cut the leaves ?? Or will it heal on itself??. Worried 🤕

Could it be sunburn? Coz i sprayed them with water since they were covered in dirt 🤦‍♂️.. Wat could it be?? How to treat it?? 🤯

Black spots on stem tips. Help in need . 🙏🏽

These plants had roots . So i planted on the very first day of taking it from the wild. Is that a problem?

Help me save him. I scraped him off from a hilly area and planted in a well areated mix of soil. I watered them sparing every morning to make those grey sunburnt stem to become green. My hastiness- i wanted them to be green soon. But to my foolishness , the stems started showing black spots at its tip. Surfed the web for some solutions. Could it be a fungal attack or Rot or sunburn(unlikely) ?? Uploading pics

@cactusnut @tinaaune @KelsiBriana

Probably just too wet and not enough drainage. Use a decent cactus mix and only water every few days. They like it on the dry side with plenty of light. If a hot day then water well but normally not much water. Take out of pot and let the plant dry in a cool dry spot for two or three days and replant.

Thanks @cactusnut . I shal take the plant out and dry it as yu said. Should i water it when i repot or should it stay dry? Will these spots go away or is it permanent?

I agree with @cactusnut sounds like too wet too soon, always good when relocating a new plant to do it slowly a little at a time and wouldn't hurt to use a fungicide when repotting. The damage with succulents is permanent but fades a little over time. @DR.Bell

What is this plant @DR.Bell

Its STAPELIA.. not sure of the genus.. may be stapelia gigantea. Commonly called as ZULU GIANT. It has large striking star shaped flowers. I just cannot let them die of rot. I will do all the measures in the world to save him. Thanks @tinaaune

WHERE are you at @DR.Bell ? Does this grow native?

@tinaaune Im from India- tamil nadu- ooty- gudalur ( nilgris) . Ive been to treking with my friends. I found these growing inbetween rocks in the hills. Plucked a few. I dint know that it should be kept dry for a week after repotting. 🤦‍♂️. My bad. Anyways looking forward to Save him. @tinaaune wre yu at? Never seen this plant before?

Yes I have seen it but this one quite a bit larger than most, I'm in the northern wisconsin US @DR.Bell

@tinaaune Oh US 👍✌️. Ur a florist !! Wow. Yu’ve got a huge collection of plants sir. Must be enjoying your work 👌🏼. Im new to gardening sir. Im not that knowledged about this species- hoping to get another specimen if i go again. Meanwhile i shal do the best to save this buddy..

It's certainly Stapelia gigantea. Don't water it in when potting just use a moist but not dripping wet cactus mix. Leave it for four or five days before watering. Of they get too dry the leaves will become soft, you want to keep them firm without over water or too much shade.