Why is my aloe Vera plant turning black on the bottom??
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It's rotting from sitting in damp soil. Commercial growers use very moisture retaining soil, which isn't a good fit for succulents. Also the plastic pots hold onto moisture longer since plastic is non-porous. This is why I always repot succulents as soon as I bring them home. A terracotta pot is best since they're porous, which helps the soil dry out faster. You'll also need soil that's better suited for aloe. Look for succulent or cacti soil, and also get a bag of either perlite or pumice rock. Mix equal parts of each. The sooner you get the aloe out of that soil, the better. It might have some root rot below the surface. Remove any leaves that are soft or black at the base like the one in your photo. Rotten roots will be darker in color, mushy, and easily fall apart when handled. Remove any rotten roots as well before moving to the new pot with fresh soil. Don't water for at least a few days after repotting to give it chance to dry out a bit more. After than, only water when the soil is completely dried out. Pour slowly until it starts to come out drainage holes, then stop. Aloe Vera don't need as much direct sun as other succulents. Too much intense light can burn them. An east-facing window is a perfect spot because it only gets direct sun in the AM, which is much gentler than PM sun.
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Ohhhhh ok thank you sm ima repot it and get different soil and hope that helps it