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How do I care for Aloe Vera plant?

~ I have an Aloe Vera plant, it was doing so very well, growing like crazy,,it was having babies left and right,,,,I re potted a couple of the babies into another plant,,,,its been about two months,,,and now both potted plants seem to be withering,,,,,I have had the first one for a few years,,,,now both look as if they are turning yellow/brown.....I live in the desert,,,they get full afternoon sun,,,I water each large pot about 1 quart of water a week,,,,,any suggestions on how to get them back to life and plump and green again???

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Aloe vera are the easiest plant to care for in my opinion.

    I think the sun is what is causing them to wither or turn yellow/brown. Direct sunlight can burn your aloe!

    As long as you keep it watered and keep it out of extreme sunlight it will be fine. They are very low-maintenance. :)

    Source(s): Try some of these websites: http://mrbrownthumb.blogspot.com/2007/02/aloe-vera... http://houseplants-care.blogspot.com/2006/11/aloe-... http://www.aloeupflorida.com/careofaloevera.htm I hope this helps you! The aloe is one of my favourite plants. My girlfriend has a huge one too, it is about 10 years old and over a foot in height :)
  • 5 years ago

    Aloe Vera Plant Care Aloe vera is a rather easy to grow plant. It can be grown indoors almost anywhere and outdoors in select climates. Aloe vera plants are prized for the gel substance inside their leaves which is used for many types of medicinal purposes (medicinal aloe vera). Growing aloe vera plants can be something anyone can do and it lets a person keep an aloe plant on hand for whenever they need a little aloe vera gel. Aloe vera are grown naturally in Africa and the Mediterranean, so they are used to a warm growing climate. In areas that experience cold winters aloe vera can be kept as a houseplant or in a pot outside that is brought inside during the cold months. There are almost 250 species of aloe vera, but generally all have the same look. Aloe vera is green, which can vary from dark to a yellowish-green. Some aloe have white markings on them as well. If kept in a warm environment aloe can even produce yellow or orange flowers, but this is rare for aloe plants that are kept inhouse. Taking care of aloe vera plant is quite simple. They do not need a large amount of care and if a person forgets to water them it is actually a good thing for this plant. Aloe vera needs soil that is well drained, like a light mix of part potting soil and another medium. It should be kept in a sunny location when inside and in sun or partial sun outside. The main problem with growing aloe is usually over watering. It is easy to tell when the plant has had too much water as it becomes dull in color and the leaves become very soft. If this happens the plant should be allowed to dry out and then watered lightly. This should cure the problem.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    It may be time to cut the large plant out and slice it on a plate for the use of bug bites or any other skin issues. When you replanted the baby plants, you may have cut a vital life root. In addition, since the plant was having babies, it could require more water. Since you've had it for a few years, I would get a new one. Or use more water and a little less sunlight.

  • 1 decade ago

    this is a sign of over watering your plants are getting to much water especially a newly potted plant they need to be able to establish a good set of roots first cut down on the water a bit keep in sun and they should come back when they dry out a bit remember their leaves are full of water so they do not need alot of water when you have aloes it is better to under water than too over water if you have any brown mushy leaves remove them to give the plant more energy and cut back on the water good luck

    Source(s): over 100 house plants and lots of expierence on this
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  • 1 decade ago

    An Aloe is a succulent , like a cactus, it doesn't really need much water, but if you just newly potted it, keep it out of the direct sun . I find my Aloes grow best when i forget all about them. kinda like my Christmas Cactus , hates attention.

  • 1 decade ago

    I like your avatar

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    av ya tried pissin on it?

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