The real aloe (bot. Aloe vera) is an easy-care houseplant. However, if it secretes a red liquid, the plant is in extreme danger. You can find out in this text whether it can still be saved.
Why does my aloe vera have red liquid inside and can it be saved?
The red liquid inside an aloe vera indicates a putrefactive process caused by too much water. Saving the plant is usually difficult. To avoid this, waterlogging should be avoided and the plant should not be overwatered.
Why does the red liquid appear inside the aloe vera?
If a red liquid forms in the middle of the aloe vera, the plant has probably receivedtoo much water and has started to rot from the inside. Accompanying symptoms include mushy and discolored leaves, causing the houseplant to droop limply.
Can aloe vera be saved with red liquid?
If a red liquid can be seen inside the aloe vera, the chances ofrescue are very poor because the putrefaction process is already well advanced. Nevertheless, you can try to save it by keeping the potted plant warmer and not watering it. If there is an aloe vera plant in the bathroom, it must leave its usual location as the high humidity in the bathroom harms the plant.
How do I prevent red liquid from aloe vera plants?
Since the red liquid is the result of a putrefactive process, it is important to prevent the aloe vera from rotting. That's why you should make sure thatno waterlogging forms. The prerequisite for this is that you water the aloe vera correctly.
Tip
Yellow liquid is natural
If a yellow liquid comes out when cutting the aloe vera, you don't have to worry. This is the natural plant sap that contains yellow aloin and protects the plant from predators.
