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title: "I got my aloe a couple of weeks ago and she’s on my back deck, south…"
description: "I got my aloe a couple of weeks ago and she’s on my back deck, south facing. Her color is darkening from the original vibrant green and her leaves feel a…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "LisaLou"
published: "2024-05-16T00:21:55.795807Z"
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# I got my aloe a couple of weeks ago and she’s on my back deck, south…

_Posted by LisaLou on 2024-05-16_

I got my aloe a couple of weeks ago and she’s on my back deck, south facing. Her color is darkening from the original vibrant green and her leaves feel a little soft, less firm than when she came home. Is it possible she’s getting too much light/sunburned? I watered her yesterday as scheduled- soil was dry. Thanks for any help. 🪴

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## 6 comments

### Kary commented on 2024-05-16

It might just be adjusting. The aloes i put in direct sun had some change and discoloration but then they adjusted and they went back to green. Also i water them probably every 3 weeks cause they are really good with holding water and i felt they liked that beter

### Alyssa commented on 2024-05-16

Yes! Do not follow planta’s water schedule for aloes, they root rot very easily if even slightly overwatered, neglect is aloes favorite thing

#### LisaLou replied on 2024-05-16

Then she’s come to the right home! 😂

#### Alyssa replied on 2024-05-16

lol 😂 that’s good!

### Leah Ward commented on 2024-05-22

When my aloe that came from my sisters mother plant came home with me, it started browning but as soon as I moved it out the window and left the soil to completely dry it became happy and vibrant green, maybe too much sun and water??

#### LisaLou replied on 2024-05-23

Good thought. I haven’t watered since she came home (tho we had a terrible storm last night). She has “greened up” since my last post… Will try reducing her light exposure over this coming weekend. Thanks!!

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