This question is frequently asked to me: Why are my succulents dying at the bottom? Simply pour water onto your succulent arrangement, until water runs out the bottom. Paying attention to the appearance of your String of Bananas leaves will help you determine if they are over- or underwatered. While the most common problem with succulent growers is over- and underwatering, there are some other problems that you could face. Echeveria minimala produces offsets very quickly so this is the easiest way to propagate your succulents.