Can you help me with an Aloe Vera plant problem?

I planted some aloe vera plants a week ago and all of them are now brown. i watered them when i first planted to help the roots take growth. They are in the full sun and some were put into the ground (flower bed) and some into pots. they are all brown. I pulled a couple out of the pots today and the roots look good. any help?

Can you help me with an Aloe Vera plant problem?
It sounds like sunburn. Many aloe plants sold today are grown in lightly shaded greenhouses. When planted outside in full sun, they can sunburn just like people. The plants will recover if you give them time. Keep the plants moist, but not damp. Eventually they will require very little water, but keep them well watered for a year to get them established. Also, you could improvise a small shade structure around the plants to help them acclimate.
Reply:Don't water them so much. They need very little. Start them all in a pot, inside the house with only a little sunlight until they get strong enough to take more light.
Reply:They grow wild in Hawaii. Aloe doesn't have a great root system. They may be in shock. Don't over water them. They are a form of succulent/cacti. Treat them as such and if you are still getting nowhere, consult a growers guide. My Grandmother had a sickly looking one but it lived without any care at all for 2 years until someone "took Care" of it. LOL
Reply:They can sunburn. Seriously. They grow from the tropics to the Himalayas, from full shade to desert sun, you lucked out and put them in a sunny location different from the nursery they were grown in. I kid you not, 20 yrs. ago I worked in a nursery and the new "grower" removed the shade screen and cooked the entire crop. I t can happen.
Reply:Well for one if you pulled them out and planter they came in and the roots were bare you could have put the plants in shock

Anytime you bare root transplant anything this late will usually die.

I would suggest not overwatering them and see if they come back.

It may take some time, but if they do not the next set you get you need to see what type of soil would be best for the plant.

Some plants take highly acidic dirt and most dont.

A good plant food mixed in with the potting soil will help as well.
Reply:i just planted some a couple of months ago. they, too, have turned brown. they are still alive so i think it must be the heat. been 90-100 for several weeks with little rain. until they lay over the side of the pot i will assume they are ok. i did pull mine back in the shade but it is still outside. m
Reply:Aloe is kin to cactus and does not like a lot of water. This could be the problem
Reply:Care of Aloe Vera Plants:



There are over 250 species of Aloes in the world, mostly native to Africa. They range in size from little one inch miniatures to massive plant colonies consisting of hundreds of 2 foot diameter plants. Although most Aloes have some medicinal or commercial value, the most commonly known is the Aloe barbadensis... better known as Aloe vera.



All Aloes are semitropical succulent plants, and may only be grown outdoors in areas where there is no chance of freezing (USDA zones 10-11) . However, they make excellent house plants when they are given sufficient light. Potted Aloes benefit from spending the summer outdoors. Older specimens may even bloom, producing a tall stock covered with bright colored coral flowers. Aloe flower nectar is a favorite of hummingbirds!



Because Aloe plants consist of 95% water, they are extremely frost tender. If they are grown outdoors in warm climates, they should be planted in full sun, or light shade. The soil should be moderately fertile, and fast draining. Established plants will survive a drought quite well, but for the benefit of the plant, water should be provided.



Because of their popularity, Aloe vera plants are available at almost every garden shop or nursery. Unless you live in area with a very mild climate, it's best to leave your Aloe plant in the pot and place it near a window that gets a lot of sun. You can move the pot outdoors during the summer months.

Aloe vera is a succulent, and as such, stores a large quantity of water within its leaves and root system. During the winter months, the plant will become somewhat dormant, and utilize very little moisture. During this period watering should be minimal. Allow the soil to become completely dry before giving the plant a cup or two of water. During the summer months, the soil should be completely soaked, but then be allowed to dry again before re-watering.



Aloes have a shallow, spreading root system, so when it is time to repot choose a wide planter, rather than a deep one. Use a planter with a drainage hole, or provide a 1-2 inch layer of gravel in the bottom of the pot to ensure adequate drainage. Use a good commercial potting mix with extra perlite, granite grit, or coarse sand added. You may also use a packaged 'cacti mix' soil. Fertilize yearly, in the spring with a dilute (half strength), bloom type fertilizer (10-40-10).

Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall (or larger). They may also be grown from seed.



As to the claims of the medicinal properties of the Aloe plant, I can only speak from my personal experience. I have kept an Aloe plant around for years, primarily for burns. In case of burns, an immediate application of fresh gel has relieved much of the pain, and prevented blistering, many times. I also found it to be quite effective to relieve itching from stings, bites and various 'stinging' plants, such as poison ivy. It is also good for the same problems, when they are encountered by your pets.

When you need to use it medicinally, just remove a lower leaf from the plant, slice it open, and apply the gel on the affected area.



Keep in sandy soil that is well drained. Potted plants need filtered sun or full shade.





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