So often people
tell me they can't grow aloe, that it just turns brown on them and
dies. Last night, my daughter said the aloe I gave her last summer
had turned brown and seemed to be dying.
Sometimes, my
aloe turns brown, like the little one in this picture. I can usually
bring them back to health, but I haven't really understood what was
going on. There were actually several little aloe plants in this pot
that were brown last week. I had it sitting beside an open window and
the babies on the window side all turned brown.
Last spring, I
went out to my folks in Southern California. Out there, aloe grows
wild, but I noticed that most of it was brown. They have been having
a drought, so I figured that was the reason, but my aloe has had
plenty of water.
Thanks to the
magic of the internet and a little digging, I think I finally
understand! :) Aloe will turn brown if:
- The temp dips below 45 degrees.
- Or if it experiences big environmental changes such as lots of light or wind.
So, if your
aloe is turning brown don't despair! Move it to a warm protected
shady spot and it will probably recover :) Then harden it off by
moving it to it's summer spot slowly. Make sure the night time temps
are high enough, then, place it in a shady spot that is protected
from wind or just put it out for short periods at a time to start
with. Then slowly increase your aloe's exposure to light and wind. It
should be alright :)
God Bless You All!
~Grama Sue
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