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Ugh, overwatered aloe vera - it’s a real pain in the neck! But don’t worry, I’m here to help. With a few simple steps, you can get your aloe vera back on track and looking its best. Let’s dive in and get this sorted out - no sweat!
How Do You Fix Overwatered Aloe Vera? [Solved]
Alright, so you’ve got an overwatered aloe plant and you want to save it. First thing’s first: take it out of the pot and check out the roots. If any of them are dead or damaged, get rid of ’em. Then, if there are any yellow or brown leaves, those gotta go too. After that, treat the healthy roots with a fungicide to make sure they stay that way. Finally, pick a new pot for your plant and you’re good to go!
Check the Soil - Examine the soil to determine if it is too wet or dry. If it is too wet, you will need to take steps to reduce the amount of water in the soil.
Reduce Watering Frequency - Cut back on how often you water your aloe vera plant and allow the soil to dry out between watering sessions.
Increase Drainage - Improve drainage by adding a layer of gravel or perlite at the bottom of your pot before adding fresh potting mix and replanting your aloe vera plant.
Repot with Fresh Potting Mix - Repot your aloe vera in a new container with fresh potting mix that has good drainage properties, such as a cactus mix or succulent mix, which will help prevent overwatering in future.
Monitor Soil Moisture Levels - Monitor soil moisture levels regularly using a moisture meter so that you can adjust watering frequency accordingly and avoid overwatering again in future
Fixing an overwatered aloe vera is easy - just give it a break from water for a while! Let the soil dry out completely, and don’t water it again until the top inch or two of soil feels dry. If you’ve really gone overboard with the watering, you might need to repot your aloe in some fresh, well-draining soil. Hey presto - your aloe should be back to its healthy self in no time!
