Aloe vera Please Help!
klj0129
7 years ago
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Crenda 10A SW FL
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Aloe vera or aloe vera
Comments (4)The first is Aloe vera v. chinensis. (blooms orange) The 2nd (although that looks like more spots than usual) which is much larger, thicker leaves & yellow blooms, is Aloe vera/barbadensis. I believe it has been reclassified with the latter name, but most people are still calling it by the former (vera), so one or the other is listed as a synonym. See link below for a pic of an Aloe vera/barbadensis ~Rosemarie, who hangs out on the C&S forum, but pops over here on occasion =) Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreNewbie trying to save an aloe vera--please help!
Comments (11)Well, I was going to tell you that you did fine and the plant looks pretty good. The lowest leaves will always be recycled into new growth as the plant ages, particularly so in times of drought and stress. The root system looks good, not too small at all. Rather typical in fact. However, you made a significant mistake: "I then watered it thoroughly, as the bagged mix was bone-dry." Oops! Never ever do that with any succulent. When you repot, there are very small mechanical injuries made to the roots. This leaves the external surface of the leaves open to fungal infection. So generally it is best to wait a few days after repotting before providing any water, giving time for the small nicks and cuts to callous over. This will significantly reduce the risk of fungal meltdown after repotting. Additionaly, that Black Gold succulent mix is far too water retentive. It should be further amended with pumice/lava rock and/or perlite or turface. Stones on top are just fine. I do that all the time to make plant more attractive, and to counter-balance heavy plants, What to do now that I have told you about watering and repotting? Do Nothing yet. Watch the plant carefully. Research gritty mixes. Don't water again soon. If you are not certain it's time to water again, Don't! These plants can go weeks, even months with the water they have already stored. Brad...See MoreNeed help with a parlour palm and an aloe vera houseplant. Please help
Comments (6)Hi, Sorry to say but dark green & mushy on a succulent (Aloe) is rot. Pls. remove that immediately & sprinkle where you pinched it from w/ some cinnamon (the baking spice). Don't water for a week at least. Rot can spread quickly, anything mushy must go! If the base of the Aloe seems firm to the touch it should be OK. Lena PS: Mentha, I EMed to an old addy of yours, am in touch w/ PG & trying to contact you. Haven't been able to figure out here out to make myself reachable....See MoreHoles in my aloe vera? Help please?
Comments (6)It does look like mechanical damage. The reason it is deflating around the hole - the plant is sealing off the damage so it will not loose any water/fluid. Perhaps the plant was poked by a neighboring plant before you purchased it. Or maybe it got poked when you transported it home or when you repotted it. And I won't eliminate the cat possibility, either. LOL On the up side, new growth should be just fine and will eventually replace the damaged leaves....See MoreJosue (Zone 9b, Central, inland California)
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