Aloe vera turning brown and soft

20 years ago

Hello I live in central qld, I purchuse an Aloe vera plant last week within a few days it has turned soft and is going brown. I was told to put it in the sun and that it is hardy. I relanted it in the garden but repotted the little fellas which are also going limp. I used a good potting mix in a raised bed.

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robubba

17 years ago

Aloe should be hardened off to grow in direct sunlight. All plants that are started indoors, or lives out of direct sunlight needs to be gradually acclimated to it. If your aloes are turning red, put them back in the shade until they turn green again (they will be even greener than when you first planted them). Put it in partial shade, or put it under a table where noon-time sun will be blocked, but allow weaker light when the sun is lower in the sky.

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Daisyduckworth
20 years ago
Have you watered it?
koeksoetie
20 years ago
Excessive watering and frost are usually the triggers for Aloe Vera going soft and brown - they need little water, but they are tough and should recover if the cause is removed.
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It's not too much water. When aloe is used to being indoors, sudden exposure to direct sunlight will make it scorch. This leaves the leaves (pun!) turning red. I don't know why, or the chemistry behind it. Usually one day will only make the aloe reddish brown. The leaves will also loose it's rigid texture for a while. If you remove from direct sunlight before it's too late, the plants will regenerate and be greener than ever in 'bout 3-5 days. If you are too late, their consistency will remain like gelatin filled spikes, and very "oozy". They will also retain their brownish color, and slowly....DIE. Don't think this phenomenon is only for succulents. All plants will require a "hardening" period before transplanting them outside. Leave your aloes in partial shade or have a stand that will stop sunlight directly above, but allow light when the sun is lower in the sky. Aloes should adapt, because it's their nature to be in direct sunlight. I know because I would always transplant my aloes outside, and wonder why the heck they would always die.
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Your Aloe will be much happier if you mix 50% Perlite in with 50% soil. It will drain better, not retain as much water and won't compact around the roots. Also, it is better for the plant to be dry rather than wet. When in doubt, don't water. ; ) Maybe it's my eyes, but I don't see anything wrong with your plant. You have probably realized that you should ease your plant into the sun so it doesn't burn. It's kind of like your first time getting a tan in the spring. All at once and you will burn. (well, maybe that is just me! LOL) The plant can change color in the sun. Some show quite red, other brownish. Here is an example of 2 Aloe vera plants, one getting much more sun. Both are healthy. And these Aloe juvenna really looked dry and crispy, but they weren't. It was just the hot and dry autumn weather. I think your plant will be fine. Change the soil and look at the roots at that time. Then ease it into the sun. Everyone will be happy!
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Daisyduckworth
20 years ago
If the leaves turn brown, it usually means too little water. If they turn pinkish, it means too much water.
hedwig
20 years ago
No Aloe Vera does not like too much sun, mine is growing under trees. and do not water much. I had the plant first in the sun in Brisbane and it turned brown so I transplanted it in shade and it does well.
cande56755
15 years ago
My aloe is soft and not bright green in spots and others are brown and curled.
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cande56755
15 years ago
Do I need to cut off the brown? Let it dry out? Water it? Feed it fertilizer? Replant?
DionKar333
15 years ago
Leave on the brown, it will replace it on its own. Water it Once, and then let it dry out thoroughly between waterings. Once or twice a month at most.

If it has been in the pot for a long time, it may be pot bound or lacking in nutrients. Try a slow release fertilizer and give it good amounts of sun.
Niquole Abram
12 years ago
My aloe seems to be doing the same thing, turning brownish. It wasn't really growing inside so I put it outside (I live in Cordes Lakes, AZ) where unfortunately it gets very hot, very quickly. Is there any hope of salvaging this? Does it need less water? I do the finger soil test and have kept it moist like a squeezed out sponge.
Delane Nerem
11 years ago
Hi, I live in ND and have had this plant for a few years I transplanted into a bigger pot about the end of April and I've kept it in a greenhouse in my backyard. I know it didn't freeze but just wondering what else could have a made it change color like this but the middle is still a nice color green. I brought back inside hoping it might do something any opinions please let me know
Aruna Renganathan
11 years ago
My aloe vera turned brown and i kept it outside after changing pot. The plant has changed its colour automatically and has given me flowers also so surprisingly. I agree that they are tough and can take care of themselves. just enough water and sunlight is the secret of good aloe plant.
Aneka Brown
10 years ago
my plant did the same thing turned brown i hink i might have kep it in the sunfor too long.
Aneka Brown
10 years ago
i just added more dirt

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