Leaves have a waxy feel and though thin, are definitely succulent. The plant's overlapping leaves resemble bunches of flat grapes. Within one month, the topmost leaves of the plant turned brownish and became crisp at the edges. While ice plants are thirsty, the roots of many succulents can rot in moist soil. Use fast-draining "cactus mix" soil. This blog article will explain the differences between succulent and cactus dirt, as well as what they need to survive in a changing environment. This post will show you how to make succulent soil and where to purchase the ingredients.