I brought a succulent home from the nursery about 3-4 days ago, and I noticed one of its leaves was wrinkling. When I checked, the leaf was really soft, even more so than before! It seems like the nursery might have overwatered it. I'm waiting for my pumice and perlite to arrive in two weeks, but I'm worried the plant won't survive until then. What should I do to prevent it from rotting? Any advice?
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Are you planning to repot it soon, or is it still in the original nursery pot? That could make a big difference in how it manages the overwatering. If you're still using the same pot and soil, it's a good idea to consider repotting to a more breathable mix when your pumice and perlite arrive.
You should try to adapt the succulent to natural light and hold off on watering it for now. If possible, place it in a spot where it can get indirect sunlight but avoid direct exposure until it shows signs of recovery. It can probably handle the wait for a bit longer as long as you keep it undisturbed.