Orbea variegata

HELP PLEASE ): So... I can't look after stapelias even if my life depended on it. The last two died because the pot wasn't draining AT ALL and their roots got eaten by those gnat things. These ones I have repotted into these terracotta pots maybe 3 days a go now. They were all squishy and drooping so I gave them some water and they only plumped up a bit but still look like this... Is this normal? Or am I killing them again!?!? Any advice at all about them. Thank you in advance ❤❤❤❤#advice #help

P.s sorry about messy table. I'm a messy gardener. Ha

#plantID-stapelia Hopefully one of these succulent lovers can help: @becky @Muzz67 @succulentandfriends @hazec @alovealoe

I have a couple of these but am a novice with them too. Yours look ok to me but if something ate the roots that might be the problem.I guess you need to make sure they are gone 😑

Nothing is eating these guys roots. Sorry sometimes I don't make sense. I had another two that died because their roots were eaten. These two are new.. And just wondering if they doing okay because now I'm nervous they will die too ): if you think they look okays then thats good hehe @Muzz67

Sorry I didn't read it properly lol. Its not you its me lol Well keep going as long as they are in free draining soil.😆

I have yet to acquire this species so I can't give any advice based on my own experience. Since this plant can be tricky to care for depending which species you have. This website has a lot of good info : www.plantzafrica.com/plantqrs/stapelia.htm

@Breeana_Shenae thru my experience I find Stapelias do much better in hanging basket or hanging pots. They don't need much care. I will upload picture to show you.

Haha all goods :D yeah they are ! Thank you!! @Muzz67

Thanks heaps @alovealoe I just read through it. Its really good thank you :D

Oh! That would make sense cos mine just droop down 😂 😄 thanks @jewljewl

I think it might be an Orbea not stapelia. They are sorta the same thing anyways. Most people just call them stapelias though...