Why Aloe Dies: Causes That Need to Be Eliminated Before It's Too Late

Despite its unpretentiousness, aloe often dies, especially among inexperienced gardeners.

Many people are puzzled by this: the gardener tries to please the plant, takes care of it with all his might, and it dies. While others grow perfectly well without any care at all.

This riddle is solved simply: lack of care automatically eliminates most of the reasons why aloe dies. This does not mean that you should give up on the plant. It means that you need to eliminate the causes of death before it is too late.

Reason one: too much moisture

Aloe accumulates a large amount of water in its leaves, thanks to which it can exist for several months without any watering at all.

In the natural environment, this ability helps it to store moisture during rains and then calmly survive drought.

If the gardener waters frequently, this leads to rotting of the root system and the death of the entire plant.

When caring for the soil, you should remember one rule: it is better to under-water than over-water. Completely drying out the soil is not scary, but over-watering it is destructive.

Reason two: non-compliance with seasonality

Spring and summer are the periods of active growth. At this time, watering becomes more frequent, it is best to take the pot outside or onto the balcony, having previously accustomed the plant to sunlight. The more light, the thicker the stem, the fleshier the leaves and the more compact the rosette.

Autumn and winter are the resting period. At this time, all processes slow down, the above-ground part does not have enough light.

During this period, it is necessary to reduce watering to a minimum, you can wait until the soil ball dries out completely. It is best to keep the pot in a cool, light room.

If aloe is overwatered and kept warm in winter, it may rot.

Reason three: cold and moisture

The plant tolerates low temperatures well, some species grow even in regions where there are slight frosts in winter. But if the soil lump of indoor aloe is wet and cold, the root system will rot. Therefore, it is so important not to get carried away with watering in the autumn-winter period.

It's better to let the earth dry out.

Also, inexperienced gardeners often harm aloe by spraying on the leaves. Moisture accumulates near the stem in the folds of the leaves, which leads to rotting. Remember: this plant feels great in a dry climate, so it does not need spraying.

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• 14 March 2023

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