This means that every succulent variety is unique. If you aren't sure which one will work for you, try it out (like I did). You won't be able see the spider mites, as they are so tiny, but you can see the damage. The offset should be removed from the parent tree. Give it a light shake or dusting to loosen any soil. You can only give your succulent so much water. Although I would like to give it more, online info shows that many large, expensive succulents (like Aloe Tharskii, a tree succulent), which were planted in the early stages of their lives, eventually died.