It will take time for your succulent's leaves to use the extra water. The water is not absorbed into the roots. Container Size: A large container can trap water and cause root rot. I water lightly every day after the soil feels dry. This is until the stems become roots. Overwatered succulents will produce leaves and stems that turn brown, become droopy and drop off. Its stems spread over the ground and produce shoots that create ground cover and a greater root system. Although it is possible to root succulent cuttings using a rootinghormone, some growers decide not to do so.