Succulents store water in their stems, tissues and leaves. These plants have become highly adapted to very dry growing conditions so that they are able to withstand long periods of drought or very dry, arid conditions. This however, does not mean that they do not need water. In fact, succulents love a good drink of water. If they become depleted of water, they will display signs to show that they are in need of more.

Leaves have wrinkled and shriveled up from underwatering

Here’s what to look for to know that your succulent is underwatered:

• Shriveled leaves–An underwatered plant will start to have wrinkly, shriveling leaves as its water storage continue to run low. The plant will start to look droopy and wilted the more sever the water deprivation is.
• Dried up, brown, dead leaves–You will notice plenty of dried up, dead leaves from the bottom of the plant. As the plant start losing its water storage, the bottom leaves start to dry out first. Some plants will also start dropping dried up leaves to conserve water and energy for survival.
• Leaves feel soft and flat–When touched, the leaves will feel soft and flat. The leaves will lose their plumpness and firmness. An underwatered succulent will literally feel like they have deflated leaves.