Aloe vera appreciates warmth and a sunny location. Under certain circumstances she can still get a little sunburn. This is how you recognize and treat it.
What to do if aloe vera has sunburn?
In rare cases, aloe vera can get sunburn, which is shown by dry leaf tips. To treat this, move the plant to a more sheltered spot to slowly acclimate it to sunlight and water and feed it properly.
How does aloe vera cause sunburn?
You can recognize sunburn bydry leaf tips of aloe vera. Since the succulent is originally a desert plant, it can cope well with the sun. Accordingly, the damage caused by UV radiation to this houseplant is usually limited. You should keep this in mind when choosing a location.
How do I treat aloe vera sunburn?
Temporarily move the plant to a slightly moreprotected place. However, you should not place the plant in dark shade or leave it in partial shade for longer. After a period of getting used to it, the aloe vera usually copes well with the sun again. You can also take the following actions:
- fertilize occasionally with cactus fertilizer (€6.00 on Amazon) from May onwards
- Water the plant properly but avoid waterlogging
When does aloe vera get sunburned?
Sunburn typically occursin spring after hibernation. If you expose the aloe vera directly to the blazing sun on warm days, it can overwhelm the leaves of the medicinal plant. Sunburn can occur, especially when moving outdoors during the warm time of the year, and can become noticeable on the leaves of the aloe vera.
How do I avoid sunburn from aloe vera?
You can avoid sunburn through a slowgetting used to it. It's best to initially just place the plant in the sun for a while to allow it to get used to it gradually. Then you usually no longer have to worry about problems like sunburn.
Tip
Use aloe vera against sunburn
The gel from the leaves of aloe vera has a moisturizing effect. You can harvest the leaves, cut them open and apply the gel to the skin. The ingredient can be used as a home remedy for sunburn.
