Hey everyone! About a month ago, I repotted my aloe plant and now I've noticed the leaves are wilting and turning brown. I'm really worried about it and would love some advice on what I should do to help my plant recover. Any tips or suggestions?
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Make sure you're using a well-draining soil mix specifically for succulents. A 1:1 mix of cactus soil and grit (like perlite or pumice) is usually best. Regular potting soil can be too dense and retain moisture, which isn't good for your aloe!
It sounds like your aloe might be dealing with root stress, especially after a recent repotting. One thing you could try is to hold off on watering for a few weeks to let the roots recover. Just make sure to check the soil moisture first!
Your plant might be suffering from sunburn if it was moved outside after repotting. Aloe and other succulents need to acclimate to stronger sunlight gradually. I also recommend considering repotting it again using a better-draining mix, possibly mixing in some perlite or pumice to lighten the soil and improve drainage.
Thanks for the advice! I did move it outside for a bit, so that could definitely be the issue. I'll look into repotting with the right soil!
Great tips! Also, allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Succulents are pretty resilient and can handle being dry better than being too wet.