Could you please tell us what is it potted in?

Dirt? I think he needs to be repotted in cactus mix but what are those white patches?

The white patches may be sunburn. Can't really tell for sure from the photo. Can you take a sharper, close-up photo?

No offence please, but that 'dirt' looks quite bad to me. Plants should not be potted in a 'dirt'. Succulents need fast draining mix, and a drainage hole in the container (just in case your doesn't have it).

No offense taken at all!! I just recently learned more about succulents and realized that I have definitely been abusing mine. I'm definitely looking into getting some better dirt and repotting! Let me try for a better picture

I'm sorry… It's not taking very good

Coming from the UK it always amuses me when the word 'dirt' is used for what we here call 'soil'. Dirt to us and I suspect a lot of other folks is rubbish, something nasty and unwanted, so in this case I think dirt is rather complimentary for what this poor plant seems to be living in...what in the USA would be called 'trash/garbage' I would imagine? It looks like concrete. Surely that wasn't what it was bought in, but then you wouldn't have planted it in that yourself....would you? Is it as hard and solid as it appears, if so you may well need to soak it off the roots? Has it got holes in the pot?

I think the white patches are the least of it's problems. Could be mechanical or animal damage, sunburn or cold. Yes, please do repot in a much better mix, plenty of advise if you use the search box at the top. Cant tell what the white bit is, need a closer in focus pic please. The pot is far too big for the plant btw.

Gill

Ah-ha Rina, sorry to duplicate your questions....great minds eh! I was typing away then needed to answer the phone so my reply was delayed!

Gill

Gill - np, at least it confirms what I said :)

littlegirl

pls. do not be surprised by reaction to the soil: we are plant geeks here, lol. Agree with Gill, dirt is something to throw out, into garbage.

Did you, by any chance, just scoop soil from the yard? Plants in containers need different kind of soil. poster above suggested to get pumice - but in case you can't find it, perlite will work very well. Mix same as suggested.

Dob you have any other plants? If yes - what are they potted in (soil?)

I think I see some darker spots on the leaves, that may be different problem. Do you water this plant, and how often?

Rina, you practiced great restraint in your first post.

Littlegirl, we are glad you posted for help here, and I hope your plant survives. If you want it to live, please get a much, much smaller pot with a hole in the bottom (half the size or less) and some commercial soil as described above and repot. Not sure if your plant will survive, but it's worth a try. Don't overwater and give it plenty of light.

If your plant does not live, you will have the pot and soil to purchase another small succulent now that you have an idea of the care needed. Or maybe you know someone who can give you a succulent cutting. Good luck. Keep us posted.