aloe leaf hollow at the end?
the section my fingers showing is completely hollow..? what do i do and why did this happen, it was also fine a few days ago to my knowlage #AloeVera
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@ghostboys Well, this is going to sound very contradicting but overwatering can cause similar issues! If you’re watering practically every week and the soil is wet, this could be the main issue.
It is suggested to water Aloes 7-10 days in the summer, but it’s important to make sure that the soil is almost dry before the next watering, if not, there’s a chance of root rot and drowning.
Just because the leaves look not-so good, personally I’d check the roots to make sure they’re not discolored or shriveled/damaged. Next, I would repot in potting mix and perlite (for excellent drainage) and let it settle for 2-3 days. Do not water for a couple of days as the aloe settles 🪴
Also, because I’m very specific about my plants and how they look, I would just keep the leaves as they’re providing nutrients to the plant, and eventually they’ll fall off on their own. With succulents and houseplants, I’ll trim or remove the entire leaf/stem, but with Aloes, I like to keep them as they’re still good for nutrients 🌿✨
It is suggested to water Aloes 7-10 days in the summer, but it’s important to make sure that the soil is almost dry before the next watering, if not, there’s a chance of root rot and drowning.
Just because the leaves look not-so good, personally I’d check the roots to make sure they’re not discolored or shriveled/damaged. Next, I would repot in potting mix and perlite (for excellent drainage) and let it settle for 2-3 days. Do not water for a couple of days as the aloe settles 🪴
Also, because I’m very specific about my plants and how they look, I would just keep the leaves as they’re providing nutrients to the plant, and eventually they’ll fall off on their own. With succulents and houseplants, I’ll trim or remove the entire leaf/stem, but with Aloes, I like to keep them as they’re still good for nutrients 🌿✨
@kscape thank you! I was going to trim my aloe and now I’ll just leave it 😊
