Aloe Vera brown spots

A dry fixed patch after sudden sun is different from a soft, translucent patch after cold exposure or wet soil. Firm bronze coloration can be a response to light; a dead papery patch is permanent damage.

Dry, exposed patches

Move out of intense midday exposure while keeping bright light, then reacclimate gradually. Keep sound leaves and check whether the next center growth remains firm.

Soft or spreading patches

Check the crown and roots. Remove collapsed tissue with clean tools and discard rotten mix. If the main base is lost, save firm offsets with their own sound base; an aloe leaf piece is not a reliable substitute. See the aloe rescue guide.