Wrinkly Orbea schweinfurthii

[absolute0]

I got an Orbea schweinfurthii a few weeks ago. It's been unpotted for 3-4 days before I received it so when I potted it, it wasn't erect. I've watered it a week after potting expecting it to plump up but it hasn't. I've also noticed it has gotten wrinkly so I watered it again but no effect. I didn't water it anymore because the entry at llifle said to water it sparingly. Anyway, I've also been putting it out for some direct sunlight for at most 4hrs daily and I noticed that it developed a darker color and some brownish markings. Still, the plant has two new growths (stems?). Is this normal?

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[iann]

It doesn't look well. Sounds like the roots aren't working well. They might have rotted or they might just be still recovering. I'd keep it out of the sun for wait a few more weeks. If it seems to be going downhill fast or is completely loose in the pot then pull it up and be ready for emergency surgery.

[absolute0]

Okay. Thanks. I'll stop giving it direct sunlight for the time being.

Here are pictures of the new growth it's been putting up. These stems grow so fast, I can almost perceive its daily developments (I was somehow hoping these were flower buds..haha)

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[iann]

Are you somewhere very warm? Very fast growth, etiolated even. The plant doesn't seem unhappy, just slightly thirsty. I think one of the reasons these are considered touchy by many people is that they like it so warm.