Aloe Vera tips turn brown (forum)

au0rey starts with ...
Ehh...I know it is strange to ask aloe vera questions on this site since it is fruit tree forum but this is the most helpful & responsive forum I have ever found.

My aloe vera is growing several pups out of its potting mix but i notice that the tips of the older succulent leaves are turning brown.

I wonder what is wrong. Would appreciate any help/advice.

Thanks!
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Time: 19th August 2009 2:28pm

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Julie says...
I think it is the cold weather. A few of the leaves on mine have done this too, although they are in a very sheltered spot.

Aloe vera hates to be cold and wet at the same time, so it needs to be kept fairly dry in winter.

Time: 19th August 2009 2:50pm

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culebra says...
your plant does not appear to be in too bad shape.
this leaf tip damage is quite common and can be attributed to many things including too much sun, not enough water etc. As Julie says too much water in winter can also be problematic and result in root rot and similar ailiments.
they are succulent and can survive (not thrive) on limited water reserves.
if the plant is too dry and stressed it can result in a lack of sap and or very bitter taste.
they do like a bright position, but in certain locations and growing conditions (like mid Aus summer in full sun) they can burn severely. the trick is to find a nice wel- lit position out of direct sunlight and water well when growing, less so when not :)

Time: 19th August 2009 3:32pm

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au0rey says...
Oops mine is in a pot in the greenhouse, not too much watering but under direct sunlight. I wonder if it is overexposed then. Growing pups but the whole aloe vera plant looks more pale than green nowadays.

I will try to shift it to somewhere else.

Thanks!

Time: 19th August 2009 5:18pm

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amanda says...
Even succulents need water...i have quite a few and love to collect them - but they need more water in hot climates than people think. I don't water mine at all in winter but must in summer - my aloe is growing in shade and doing well. I have a TREE aloe also - it had burnt tips for 2 yrs but seems to have got it's roots down deep and is fine now (in full sun)...can't wait to watch it grow - looks like a Dr Suess tree!

Time: 19th August 2009 5:33pm

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a says...
Is the one in the shade growing in the ground? I am contemplating planting my existing one in the ground but unsure if it will survive Melbourne's winter. I know some succulents here do but not sure about aloe vera.

Time: 20th August 2009 5:45pm

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Julie says...
I think they are best grown in a pot, so you can put in the shade in summer, and out of the rain in winter.

Time: 20th August 2009 6:51pm

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amanda says...
Hi a, mine in the ground - but I don't get frost...Julie's advice probably best..otherwise under the eaves of the house might be ok..?

Time: 20th August 2009 9:20pm

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au0rey says...
ok thanks...

Time: 21st August 2009 12:20pm

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culebra says...
they can survive cold fine. they just don't like it in conjunction with wet.
under an eave would be perfect but you would have to provide suplementary water. the soil must be free draining.

Time: 21st August 2009 6:54pm

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