What to Do When Aloe Vera Leaves Dry Up? Causes and Remedies

1. Move it to a shady place and water it

(1) Specific cause: If you have not watered the aloe vera for a long time and the light is fairly strong at this time, the leaves may dry up, and it may be a large area of leaves drying up.

(2) Solution: You need to move it promptly to a somewhat shadier place where it will not be exposed to direct light. In addition, replenish water in time. After a period of time, the situation will gradually ease.

2. Supplement potassium fertilizer in an appropriate amount

(1) Specific cause: If the dried parts of the leaves are mainly concentrated in the lower half of the leaves, while the other parts are basically fine, and the edges become somewhat withered, then it may be caused by a lack of potassium.

(2) Solution: Just supplement some potassium fertilizer, but the amount does not need to be too much.

3. Check the root system

(1) Specific cause: If only part of the plant's leaves have dried up, while most show no symptoms of drying, then part of the root may be damaged.

(2) Solution: Check the roots to see whether they are damaged or have come loose, and then take targeted measures.

4. Pay attention to the choice of soil

(1) Specific cause: If the soil is unsuitable, the leaves are also prone to drying up.

(2) Solution: The soil needs to be replaced. The best mix is garden soil, leaf mold and river sand in a ratio of 4:4:2.

5. Prevent and treat diseases

(1) Specific cause: Leaf blight can also make the leaves dry up.

(2) Solution: If it is caused by disease, treat it promptly and properly handle the diseased leaves.