Letโs talk Aloe.
I live in Arizona and somehow still manage to kill ALL the succulents and cacti Iโve ever had. - usually by underwatering. Iโve had this dear Aloe for about a yearโฆit keeps growing and having pups, but the leaves at the bottom curl in, turn hollow and die off, which Iโm assuming is due to underwatering(?) Itโs in terracotta (probably should be in a 4โ not 6โ) succulent/cacti soil, I water about every 2 weeks and itโs under a grow light. Last time I repotted, it didnโt have very many roots, but what it did have were healthy. What can I do to help this lady thrive instead of merely survive? #AloeVera #Aloe #HappyPlants #SucculentSquad #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #arizonagreggang #DesertDweller #azgreggang
1ft to light, direct
4โ pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
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Best Answer
Hi @stryker49 Anya, you donโt have an aloe Vera. Thatโs a climbing aloe which is a bit different. When climbing alie doesnโt get the right amount of light, it will lose its lower leaves as it grows. Overwatering this plant is easy as well. Looking at your snapshot, I would suggest adding a little pumice to the soil and sizing down on the pot. Adding an alternate light source that you can turn on and off helps. Your plant card says itโs close to the humidifier, the heater and the HVAC vents (?). If so, I recommend moving them away from all to avoid overwatering via the humidifier and sending it through multiple seasonal stressors through the day if the heater and hvac are on. They do well in stable temperatures and environments. I would start there and see how it does. Best of luck and Happy Growing! ๐ฟ
@stryker49 Hereโs a website that might help you with your Aloe Vera plant : https://www.thegardenhelper.com/discussions/4072-aloe-vera-help-please.html#:~:text=P.S.%20The%20flat%2C%20hollow%20leaves,water%20up%20to%20the%20leaves. Happy Growing
@AnthuriumQueen oh my gosh, it allllll makes sense now. ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ I was wondering why it didnโt look like most aloes Iโve seen! Thank you for the advice!