Broad-Leaved Aloe

Broad-Leaved Aloe is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

Benefits of Growing Broad-Leaved Aloe →

Common Broad-Leaved Aloe Problems →

Broad-Leaved Aloe thrives in dry soil and should be watered sparingly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Broad-Leaved Aloe Root Rot →

Broad-Leaved Aloe requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Broad-Leaved Aloe is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.

Broad-Leaved Aloe enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Broad-Leaved Aloe Humidity Needs →

Broad-Leaved Aloe is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Broad-Leaved Aloe →

What Are Healthy Broad-Leaved Aloe Roots →

Broad-Leaved Aloe should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Broad-Leaved Aloe →

It’s common for Broad-Leaved Aloe to go dormant in the summertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Broad-Leaved Aloe is native to Southern Africa to India.

Broad-Leaved Aloe produces flowers in the wild, but does not flower when kept as houseplants.

Broad-Leaved Aloe Flowers →

Is Broad-Leaved Aloe an Annual Plant? →

Is Broad-Leaved Aloe a Perennial Plant? →

Common Broad-Leaved Aloe Flower Problems →

Broad-Leaved Aloe grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Broad-Leaved Aloe Lifecycle →

Broad-Leaved Aloe Size Guide →

USDA Hardiness Zone
Broad-Leaved Aloe can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Broad-Leaved Aloe Temperature Tolerance →

Broad-Leaved Aloe Hardiness Zones →

Is Broad-Leaved Aloe a Weed? →

Broad-Leaved Aloe can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

• Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
• If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
• Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
• Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.

• Common Bugs Affecting Broad-Leaved Aloe →

What Eats Broad-Leaved Aloe? →

• Drooping Broad-Leaved Aloe Leaves →
• Broad-Leaved Aloe Dropping Leaves →
• Black Spots on Broad-Leaved Aloe →
• Brown Spots on Broad-Leaved Aloe →
• Broad-Leaved Aloe Leaves Falling Over →
• Broad-Leaved Aloe Leaves Curling →
• Broad-Leaved Aloe Yellow Leaves →
• Broad-Leaved Aloe Root Rot →
• Why Is My Broad-Leaved Aloe Wilting? →

Overwatering is a likely cause of issues with Broad-Leaved Aloe. These plants are very sensitive to wet soil so if you notice your plant becoming squishy or translucent, overwatering is the likely culprit.

Cut your plant just past where the rot ends and allow it to callus over for a few days before replanting it in fresh, dry soil. Download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!