Aloe vera in trouble

Started by davholla, May 21, 2009, 09:16:11

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davholla

In my office I have several aloe vera one of which is dying:)

I think I did not water it enough the leaves are falling off it and looks in bad condition.
Can it be saved?  If so how?

It is by the window but is not in direct sun.  All the others are doing fine.

davholla


cacran

I do't know whether you should try to save it or not but they are so easy to take new cuttings from, I would not bother, just take some cuttings from the other plants and sling it out. There may be something in the soil that is causing it to fail. :(

davholla

Quote from: cacran on May 21, 2009, 09:25:05
I do't know whether you should try to save it or not but they are so easy to take new cuttings from, I would not bother, just take some cuttings from the other plants and sling it out. There may be something in the soil that is causing it to fail. :(
It is quite big.

Eristic

If the roots seem firm in the pot just give it a really good watering and it should come back to life. Sacrificing the leaves is the first line of defence for the plant to survive a serious drought. Once new growth appears it may require long bare stems removing to make a neater specimen.

daileg

Quote from: Eristic on May 21, 2009, 10:37:07
If the roots seem firm in the pot just give it a really good watering and it should come back to life. Sacrificing the leaves is the first line of defence for the plant to survive a serious drought. Once new growth appears it may require long bare stems removing to make a neater specimen.
in this case i agree i would also re pot it with fresh grit and compost to give it the best chance but also agee with what was said by cacran as they produce babies all the time in the summer up to you depends how much it means to you and if you want to fight enough for it

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