Aloe plant turning brown
By Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
United States
May 28, 2017 1:44pm CST
I forgot we can't upload pictures into messages, because I already know that @DaddyEvil can probably help me, but since I can only share pictures in discussions, I am sharing it here.
My aloe plants were doing really well, then the other day I notice one of the leaves of one plant turning brown.
There are only two reasons I can think of for this to happen. One, I haven't watered them in a while and when I checked about an inch deep, it was dry, so I watered it, thinking maybe it needed water.
Two, they are not getting enough sunshine, because I haven't been able to move them to the window as easily as I can now. However, it is cloudy, so I don't know if by moving them to the window now will help or not.
Anyways, whether it is DaddyEvil or another member, I would appreciate any feedback you have for me to save this plant.
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5 responses
@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)
• China
29 May 17
It is said that the reasons why the aloe turns brown is that water it too much or it lacks water .Some say it has to do with sunshine and lack of potash fertilizer.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (16517)
• China
30 May 17
@Carmelanirel2 I reckon it will do well as long as its root didn't rot.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
30 May 17
@changjiangzhibin89 True! We will see...
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
29 May 17
I haven't watered it lately, but my daughter's landlord suggested I cut the bad leave off and see what happens.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
29 May 17
Okay, Carmella, the brown leaf you have shown us there, if you gently pinch the very tip of that leaf, is it mushy or dry?
If it is mushy, you may have a real problem. If the very tip is dry and ready to crumble, you just have a leaf that has reached the end of it's lifespan. (I am hoping this second explanation is the correct one.)
You described exactly what I would have suggested for checking to make sure when to water your aloe.
I did go online and looked to make sure I didn't tell you wrong about the watering... I found an "ultimate guide to watering aloe"... Mine are still growing just fine with me using the instructions I gave you...
It's about time someone delivered a comprehensive watering guide for the aloe plant, so here's all the aloe vera watering instructions you could ever need!
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
29 May 17
Interesting you asked me this, because I went to check (It is soft, so what problem am I looking at?
) However, I noticed a tip from another leave of the same plant, which I am sharing, the tip is dry.
After explaining the soft part (I'm assuming the plant is not savable?) if it was dry like the other leaf, that means it won't reproduce anymore, right? Actually I want to say reproduce at all, because these were babies I got from this woman, how come mine don't reproduce, the pot they are in is big enough?
) However, I noticed a tip from another leave of the same plant, which I am sharing, the tip is dry.
After explaining the soft part (I'm assuming the plant is not savable?) if it was dry like the other leaf, that means it won't reproduce anymore, right? Actually I want to say reproduce at all, because these were babies I got from this woman, how come mine don't reproduce, the pot they are in is big enough?1 person likes this
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
1 Jun 17
@DaddyEvil Even though people all around me take their aloe outside in the summer, I probably won't do that ever again unless I happen to have a lot of them. So even if the window is drafty and the temperatures are below freezing, it is okay to leave them near a window? If so, I think I found a permanent spot for them.
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@DaddyEvil (137145)
• United States
31 May 17
@Carmelanirel2 NORMALLY, the mushy tip means the plant is either getting too much water or not enough sun. Even though you don't have the insulating type of windows, it is usually safe to keep aloe vera in the same location winter and summer if the plant is inside. Aloe can withstand some cold. They could be grown outside if your outside temp didn't get below 40 degrees. That means unless it gets colder than 40 degrees by that window, the aloe will do just fine. (It can actually withstand down to 30 degrees for short periods of time. (I was told for up to 8 hours.))
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@much2say (53907)
• Los Angeles, California
29 May 17
I remember you mentioned aloes before. I bought a couple aloe plants before winter, and I just have them on a table by the big kitchen window which doesn't get strong sunlight. I don't do much to it except water it every couple weeks or so (honestly I forget about watering most times). Thus far they have stayed healthy - but maybe it's just luck 
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
29 May 17
Supposedly these are hard to kill, which shows how I am able to unintentionally make that statement false. 
Mine were in the kitchen, but not near the window because our windows are not that insulated, so in the winter, I move them away. Now that it is warm, I placed them in front of the window. My daughter's landlord suggested I cut the bad leave away and the plant should be fine.
Mine were in the kitchen, but not near the window because our windows are not that insulated, so in the winter, I move them away. Now that it is warm, I placed them in front of the window. My daughter's landlord suggested I cut the bad leave away and the plant should be fine.1 person likes this
@prashu228 (37526)
• India
29 May 17
It usually happens, when water is not sufficient.
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@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
29 May 17
DaddyEvil said it is one of 2 things, so I am waiting to hear what it means when it is soft and not dry.
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
28 May 17
The only thing I can think of is lack of water or sunlight. I can't give them sunlight now, but I did it a little.
