I can easily snip a leaf when I need it. Reply. Give aloe bright light, and keep it on the dry side. Then, use a sterilized knife or shears to cut off any roots that are black or mushy. If your aloe vera plant is turning brown, it may be watered improperly, sunburned, too cold or be planted in soil that doesn't drain properly. If you want to use a beautiful pot that has no drainage hole, drill a hole for drainage, or use it as a cachepot. But if you overwater the plant leaves may turn brown and hence allow the water to drain completely. Aloe leaves should grow upward, away from the base of the plant. Let this be your guide as to how to take good care of your Aloe Vera plant so you can use it to take care of you! shirley bower says. It is never a good sign when the fat green leaves of a potted Aloe vera plant, commonly called medicinal aloe, turn as brown as a terra cotta pot, but there is no need to weep or gnash teeth. Aloe vera, like most succulents, is a low-maintenance plant. Advertisement. Most people water their aloe way too much and the leaves fall off. It leads to roots rotting, leaves become yellow and the plant dies. First, you can approach the situation by creating a greater distance between your aloe and the lightbulb. It needs to "see" the sun for hours each day through the window. No. Also, it is not Aloe vera but another aloe, probably a hybrid. Aloe plants feature chubby, cherubic leaves that are also a helpful medicinal. Coming up very soon: a video and blog post on How I Care For And Use My Aloe Vera. Aloe is a genus of plants with about 150 different species, of which Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis is one. Thankfully, it’s not too hard to identify the problem and get your plant back in good health. The aloe vera plant is easy to grow and can add both color and texture to any backyard landscape or houseplant collection. If an Aloe Vera is moved from full sun to shade it will begin to turn a beautiful, rich, dark, green. It needs to "see" the sun for hours each day through the window. Aloe yellowing is a wide-spread problem. The light green color is a sign your plant is not getting enough light. A wilting brown aloe can be caused by several conditions. Aloe yellowing is a wide-spread problem. January 12, 2014 at 4:28 am. Gardeners value the plant for more than just aesthetics, since the plant's sap is often used to treat skin disorders and injuries, according to the University of Hawaii. If your aloe is turning brown, continue reading for some causes and cures. This is just an explanation of why your plant is changing colors (stress colors) and how you can best accomplish the transition to outdoor sun. It has few requirements: water, sun and well-drained soil. To revive a dying aloe vera plant, start by carefully removing it from the pot it's in. Is it overwatered? Aloe is a genus of succulent plants native to Africa and the Middle East that grow in hot, full sun. Aloe adores sunlight but direct beams can do much harm to green leaves. If your plant continue to brown, give it a break from artificial lighting; it might be too intense for its needs. What has cause this? How to Care for Your Aloe Vera Plant. Here s the baby or aloe pup which i removed off mother plant and finally in case my assumptions are missing the mark what other reasons there might be behind browning thinning of leaves it change color like this but the middle is still a nice green i brought back inside hoping might do something any opinions please let me know aloe vera houseplant in a bright sunny window Aloe plants feature chubby, cherubic Reasons for Wilting, Brown Aloe Plants. Reply. If your aloe is turning brown, continue reading for some causes and cures. Medicinal aloe is a survivor plant, and you probably can remedy the damage by adjusting the plant's sunshine, irrigation and/or soil. A wilting brown aloe can be caused by several conditions. Although it will turn brown with too much light, it still needs a good amount of sunshine. The Aloe vera plants in the ground here turn totally brown in the summer sun (especially when it's combined with drought) but come right back to green … The bottom leaves of my beloved aloe are turning a light green/brown and are pointing toward the floor. Why aloe vera plant leaf is turning yellow? Visit the post for more. Reasons for Wilting, Brown Aloe Plants. my aloe plants have been turning brown and i noticed it was the once more exposed to the sunlight. I have found out 3 main reasons of this notion and eagerly share them with you: Intense or scant watering. A wilting brown aloe can be caused by several conditions. Aloe adores sunlight but direct beams can do much harm to green leaves. Don’t place the pot at the southern window. The light green color is a sign your plant is not getting enough light.