Plant Problem Lab
Aloe Vera care

Aloe Vera mushy leaves

Wet-soft, translucent tissue is damaged tissue. Check whether it is limited to a leaf chilled against glass or extends into the central crown and root base.

Remove what has collapsed

Remove wet, collapsed tissue with clean tools, preserving firm leaves and the crown. If the softness reaches the base or roots, use the aloe root rot guide to decide whether the main plant or only healthy offsets can be retained.

A rotten central base cannot be repaired by withholding water alone. Save healthy offsets with intact bases if any remain; do not rely on individual aloe leaves to root. Keep recovering plants warm with bright indirect light, then return gradually to stronger light.

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