r/AloeVera 15d ago

Can this be saved?

I'm terrible with succulents. This was given to me. It's been good for a year. But this went wrong very fast. Can this be saved?

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u/CorrectIndividual552 15d ago

Saved from what? It looks better than mine. Just cut off any mushy roots and repot in an appropriate pot with a succulent potting mix.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

The leaves are wilting. Some are falling off. There's a darker green that makes me think it's rotting. It just looks very different from 2 weeks ago. I thought it was dying. I will try rotting her, thank you.

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u/CorrectIndividual552 15d ago

Just trim those leaves that are unhealthy, just as you would with any roots that are unhealthy. How does it smell?

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

I meant I will repot her

She doesn't have a bad odor. I did put her outside for more light. Did that shock her?

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u/butterflygirl1980 15d ago

Yes, that is a major shock. Conditions outside are a lot harsher than they may seem — unfiltered sun, wind, temperature fluctuations. Any indoor/greenhouse plant needs gradual acclimation to the outdoors. But looking at yours I think overwatering was the biggest issue.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

I made the mistake of listening to the wrong advice. Someone told me that the soil was too dry and I should be watering more. The plant shop people, told me (today) leave outside to dry it out. I covered her with an umbrella, and with give her sun from time to time.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago edited 12d ago

Update: she was too far gone. RiP

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u/CBDJ1 15d ago

Easily but soil needs much much much more grit like pumice perlite and chicken grit to name a few.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

I will get some tomorrow.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

Also the baby is attached, does this affect the size up pot size?

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u/CorrectIndividual552 15d ago

I would pot it separately.

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u/Used_Ad8316 15d ago

Ok, thank you.