Troubleshooting
Sunrise Succulent problems — and how to fix them
Sunrise Succulent (Anacampseros telephiastrum) is generally forgiving once you match its basics, but a few issues come up again and again. Here is what each one looks like, why it happens, and the fix.
Root rot
Caused by overwatering or waterlogged soil. Allow soil to dry between waterings and use well-draining compost.
Loss of pink colour
Insufficient light causes the rosette to revert to pale green. Increase sun exposure gradually to restore vivid colouring.
Mealybugs
Can shelter between leaves. Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab or diluted insecticidal soap.
Fungus gnats
Attracted by consistently moist soil. Allow the surface to dry more thoroughly between waterings and use yellow sticky traps.
Leggy rosette
Low light causes the plant to stretch. Increase direct sun to restore the compact, tight rosette form.
Prevent sunrise succulent problems before they start
Most sunrise succulent issues are care-mismatch, not bad luck. Dial in the basics:
Sunrise Succulent problems — FAQ
Why is my sunrise succulent root rot?
Caused by overwatering or waterlogged soil. Allow soil to dry between waterings and use well-draining compost.
Why is my sunrise succulent loss of pink colour?
Insufficient light causes the rosette to revert to pale green. Increase sun exposure gradually to restore vivid colouring.
Why is my sunrise succulent mealybugs?
Can shelter between leaves. Treat with isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab or diluted insecticidal soap.
Why is my sunrise succulent fungus gnats?
Attracted by consistently moist soil. Allow the surface to dry more thoroughly between waterings and use yellow sticky traps.
Why is my sunrise succulent leggy rosette?
Low light causes the plant to stretch. Increase direct sun to restore the compact, tight rosette form.