The real aloe, better known by its botanical name Aloe vera, is an easy-care houseplant. While diseases and pests are rare in the plant, mold is more common.
How do I recognize and combat mold on aloe vera?
You can recognize mold on Aloe vera by a whitish, downy coating on the leaves or substrate surface. A substrate that is too moist and a warm climate are often responsible. Remove the mold immediately and adjust care to save the plant.
How do I recognize mold on aloe vera?
Mold that appears on houseplants such as aloe vera usually has awhitish colorThe consistency of the coating isfluffyIf the white layer on the leaves has a hard core, it is probably mealybugs. If it is on the surface of the substrate, calcareous water is often responsible. However, these deposits are friable and hard.
What causes mold on aloe vera?
For mold that forms on the surface of the substrate, thecomfortable climate indoorstogether withmoist substrate is the cause. The mold is usually already in the soil when you buy it and spreads under these conditions so that its structure becomes visible. If it is not controlled, the fungus spreads to the leaves of the aloe vera. Furthermore, mold can form if you wet the leaves when watering the aloe vera.
Can aloe vera still be saved if there is mold?
If you have noticed mold on the substrate or leaves of the real aloe, it must beremoved immediately so that it does not spread further or spread to other plants. If mold forms on the substrate surface, proceed as follows:
- Allow the substrate to dry out
- Take out aloe
- Removing moldy soil with a shovel
- Removing excess soil from roots
- Repot the plant into fresh substrate and new planter
If the mold is on the leaves, cut off the affected parts of the plant. Then keep the aloe dry and warm for a while.
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Preventive measures against mold in aloe vera
Molds love warm and moist conditions. That's why you should only water your aloe vera when the substrate on the surface has dried. If it is in the bathroom, the humidity in the bathroom is often sufficient to supply the plant with water. You should also only use high-quality soil for your houseplant (€9.00 on Amazon).
