Aloe vera turning brown and soft
aisummers
18 years ago
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Daisyduckworth
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Why does my Aloe Vera turn Brown?
Comments (1)When you move any plantt from inside to outside, you need to gradually introduce it to full sun or they can sunburn. I don't see anything wrong with your Aloe. It should not be bright green living outside unless it is in full shade. Aloes change color in response to light levels, water availability, heat, etc. It is a stress response, but does not mean the plant is sick. I actually like the grey/brown color more than the bright green it turns inside. I've got one outside that looks very similar to yours outside. Your conditions inside are abnormal. A bright green plant is not the way it should look. Brad...See MoreAloe Vera Turning Brown & Wilting
Comments (10)Hi...thanks to all of you for your replies. Let me give you some background on this plant: Absolutely nothing has changed with this plant's environment. It only gets afternoon sun...it's been in the same spot for 2 years. I did have it in a much smaller pot. After doing research, what I largely read was that the growth of aloe plants is inhibited by the size of the container...that once it gets to a certain size, you must put it in a larger container to maintain growth and health. It was about a year ago that I put it in the larger pot, and it grew even larger. It's potted in regular miracle grow potting soil that I bought at Lowe's...there's gravel in the lower portion of the pot to help with drainage. It's always been in this kind of potting soil, and up until now, thrived...growing twice the size that it was when I brought it back from Aruba in a ziplock bag (with a wet paper towel in it). I don't water it often...maybe every 2-3 weeks. When I first brought it home, I read about how aloe doesn't like a really wet environment. So I made it a point not to over water. Sitting on the other side of the door from this aloe plant is another aloe plant (of another kind...it looks different) in the exact same container and soil. I did the same thing with it about a year ago in that I transplanted it into it's current pot. Since then, it has grown 3-4 times its original size...I mean thriving! That's what I don't understand. Two aloe plants...in identical environments...one thriving while the other one is suffering (although the suffering one was thriving up until a month ago)....See MoreHelp! Browning aloe vera! (pics included)
Comments (9)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!...See MoreWhy is my aloe vera turning purplish-brown
Comments (2)I agree with Karen. The plant is OK. That isn't sunburn you are seeing. Some people like their plants to look more green but I think your Aloe is showing a more healthy color outside. Your Aloe might begin to grow more compact now more like it would grow in nature....See MoreDaisyduckworth
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