Why do leaf tips dry in aloe: what are the reasons for the plant to wither in winter, and what to do if the problem concerns the lower part of the stem and the roots of the flower?

An unpretentious and evergreen plant with medicinal properties, probably, is in every house. In winter, aloe tolerates temperature extremes and does not need watering. It tolerates a lack of heat, light and moisture. This plant came to us from Arabia and Africa and has more than 500 species in its collection. Very often it is used as a "home doctor". But he also has failures. Sometimes aloe is sick and dries (read about aloe diseases here). Why the flower dries up and what to do with it, we will consider further in more detail.

Causes of flower drying

If you notice the dried tips of the leaves of your pet, then there may be several reasons:

Lack of sunlight. An ideal place for this plant is the window on the south side. Otherwise, you can use special lamps.
Nutrient deficiency. And it is not difficult to cope with this problem. Agave, as a rule, grows very slowly, so it is better to feed it from May to September about once a week. To do this correctly, you need to prepare a weak solution of mineral salts. Well, if there will be phosphorus and potassium.
Wrong temperature conditions. Usually aloe vera suitable temperature is not more than 12 degrees Celsius. It is enough to move the pot to a lighter, but not hot window.
Too plentiful watering. In summer, the plant needs water, because during this period a large growth spurt occurs. In the warm season, it is watered once a week. In the cold seasons, especially in winter, it is better to do this no more than once a month. Water should not fall on the leaves. Sun exposure can cause burns.

Why do leaves fade in winter?

In winter, you may encounter the problem of drying leaves. The cause may be shoots sprouted from the roots. Then they need to be removed. This is easy enough to do. You just need to pull them out of the ground and transplant them into another container.

When transplanting, it is better to use a mixture for succulents. You can find it in a store or cook it yourself by taking two parts of turf and one part of humus and sand.

The tips go bad

If the tips of the leaves dry at the agave, then most likely the plant is simply cramped in the pot, and it needs to expand its living space. Without enough space, it begins to wither and fade. The aloe root system is developing rapidly, so it is better not to miss the moment. If aloe has signaled with dry tips of leaves that it is time to change the pot, then make sure that it is as comfortable as possible for it. Transplant carefully, it is better not to touch the root system at all.

The lower part of the foliage dies

If you saw that drying begins only on the lower leaves, then you should think about how old your plant is. In that case, if the plant is of decent size and considerable age, then the dry lower leaves mean their natural death. You can help the plant, and remove dried leaves on their own. Slices treated with activated carbon. You can learn more about the causes of problems with leaves and about the features of caring for a healing succulent here.

Stalk is damaged

But what if the plant dries and dryness passes from the lower leaves to the stem? Perhaps there was waterlogging of the plant, and the root was badly damaged. Rot, damaged roots, gradually rises up. Then you need to take urgent measures.

Take the plant out of the pot.
Remove all damaged part.
Make a neat cut on the stem until the plant is clean.
Sprinkle the place of cut with activated carbon.
Then let it dry for 2–3 hours, dust it with Kornevin and plant it in a small pot.
Watering in this case is good through the pan and very scarce. Only the lower part of the soil should be wetted. Between watering, full drying is mandatory.

It remains only to wait until new roots appear.

What to do with root problems?

The drying process of the roots may not be noticeable at first glance by the appearance of the plant. It dries out from the inside, and it is almost impossible to diagnose this. The only measure that can be taken here is prophylactic spraying of aloe with antifungal drugs. Read more about how to save rotting roots here.

How to reanimate a fully dried plant?

You need to remove the plant from the pot and see what remains of the roots. If there are no roots, then it is better to cut off all the damaged parts and try to transplant. Over time, there is a chance that a new top will appear and give new leaves. The transplant process is described above.

How to care for a flower?

Aloe is a fairly unpretentious plant, but still, like any plant, it needs its own care. There are few rules, but they are very important.

Aloe loves open space and does not feel very well when there are too many other plants nearby.
If he lacks sunlight, it will stretch and turn pale.
It is better to water only with dry soil. Do not over-wet the ground. In no case do not allow water to enter the sockets.
In summer, the plant needs top dressing for harmonious development and growth.

It is better to comply with all necessary conditions, especially carefully monitor the watering, and aloe will long delight the owner with its appearance and healing properties.