Aloe vera is an easy-care medicinal plant. Perhaps that's why it can be found more and more often in German homes and is grown as a houseplant. In fact, aloe vera is pretty undemanding as long as you follow a few basic rules. Anyone who violates this often has to struggle with a problem: the aloe vera plant turns brown. Which are they?possible causesWe explain these discolorations and how to properly care for the plant in the article.
If the plant's leaves suddenly turn brown, this is a sign that it is not feeling well. Most often it is due to the wrong location and incorrect care. It can also be on onepest infestation.
Incorrect care:
- Too much water
- Too little water
- Overfertilization
- The plant roots are damaged (e.g. when repotting)
Wrong location:
- heat
- Sunburn
- Draft or cold wind
Befall:
- Pests
- Diseases (fungi, bacteria as triggers)
We'll take a closer look at each possible cause and explain what you can do to save your aloe vera plant.
If the aloe vera has brown leaves: Common care mistakes
1. Too much water:If you have watered the medicinal plant, the first thing you will notice is a lot of dots on the leaves. These dots are slowly getting bigger. The plant leaves look damp and droopy, the plant is limp. If you don't solve the problem quickly, the roots will rot, the leaves will fall off, and the plant will die.
Possible solution:Repot the aloe vera immediately. Carefully remove the old soil from the roots of the plant and check the roots for rot. Cut off rotten roots with sharp secateurs. The new soil should be for cacti and succulents. Use a new pot, terracotta pots and clay pots are best as the water evaporates more quickly. The new pot should definitely have drainage holes. Water the plant less frequently than usual over the next few weeks. It needs water a maximum of once a week; in winter you can reduce the watering and water the medicinal plant once or twice a month.
2. Too little water:Basically, it's better to underwater a succulent than to overwater it. They cannot tolerate wet feet. If you notice that the tips of the leaves are turning brown and the leaves look dry and crumpled, then you should water the plant thoroughly.
Water the aloe vera correctly:Water the plant thoroughly until the water drains out of the drainage hole. Then wait until the soil dries. If you notice that the floor is drying faster than usual, you should check the temperature, humidity and lighting conditions in the room.
3. Overfertilization:Aloe vera does not need fertilizer. If you fertilize them regularly, you may damage their roots and the leaves will turn brown.
Possible solution:Place the bucket in the kitchen sink and rinse off the soil for several minutes. Allow the excess water to drain through the drainage holes in the bucket
Wrong location as a possible cause
4. Heat and 5. Sunburn
The aloe vera plant has difficulty withstanding temperature fluctuations. Heat waves can damage them. This usually happens when you move the plant inside out in the summer. It thrives best at temperatures between 12° and 26° Celsius. In summer, she can also get sunburnt in strong midday sun.
Possible solution:Change of location. Even if the plant is now in the sunny winter garden or on the glazed balcony, you should change the place. It is best to place them in the shade and ventilate the room more often to cool it down.
6. Draft or cold wind
Aloe vera also cannot tolerate drafts or cold winds. Air conditioning, a fan, a constantly open window can cause damage. In winter, you should also place the plant as far away as possible from the front door or the sliding door to the garden to protect it from drafts.
Pests and diseases: Preventing an infestation
Aloe vera is susceptible to aphids, fungal diseases and various bacteria. Waterlogging promotes the development and spread of germs and other pathogens. So proper care is very important. Avoid the formation of rot by watering the plant less frequently but more abundantly.
Does brown aloe vera turn green again?
If the leaves of aloe vera turn brown, there is usually no reason to panic. If the wrong location is to blame, a change of location can do wonders. AtCare errorsthe plant needs a little more time to recover. You can help the aloe with some rescue measures:
Save aloe vera plant: cut off the brown leaves
You should cut off dried or rotten leaves immediately because they are an entry point for fungi and bacteria.
Only use succulent and cactus soil for aloe vera
To avoid waterlogging, only use cactus soil or succulent soil. The two substrates score points with their good permeability.
