Thick, fleshy leaves that contain the gel are the hallmark of he althy aloe vera. If the lower leaves die, you should investigate the cause and, if necessary, initiate rescue measures.
Why are the lower leaves of my aloe vera dying?
The lower leaves of a he althy aloe vera die when the plant forms a stem. If the leaves are mushy, it is root rot. Stopping watering for two weeks or repotting in dry substrate can help prevent rotting.
What causes the lower leaves of an aloe vera to die?
The death of the lower leaves is, on the one hand, asign of aging orRoot rot If your aloe vera is older, it tends to do so, to form a trunk and allows the lower leaves to die. If the rest of the plant looks he althy overall, you don't have to worry. If the aloe vera appears muddy, the lower leaves have begun to rot due to waterlogging.
Can aloe vera with lower, dead leaves be saved?
If you suspect thatroot rotis the cause of the lower leaves dying, you must expect that the aloe veracan no longer be savedis. Nevertheless, you should make a rescue attempt:
- remove dead leaves
- Do not water aloe vera for two weeks
If there is no improvement, you should drain the plant by repotting the aloe vera.
How do I prevent the lower aloe vera leaves from dying?
You can prevent the lower leaves from dying by regularly cutting off the outerleavesYou can avoid root rot bywatering correctly of the aloe vera. You should also not wet the leaves when watering. This can cause discoloration that affects leaf he alth. Seen À la longue, the result is the death of the lower leaves.
Tip
Shorten trunk
By cutting off the outer leaves as a preventive measure, aloe vera develops a trunk that is annoying for many. You can correct this problem by planting the plant deeper when repotting.
