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title: "I just got this aloe. I reported it and trimmed some of its leaves.…"
description: "I just got this aloe. I reported it and trimmed some of its leaves. Now it is turning brown and sagging. Any idea what is causing it?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/H2M9c8pTPpfYdVFzTxZYl7"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "PlantMom829"
published: "2025-04-25T22:22:12.710943Z"
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# I just got this aloe. I reported it and trimmed some of its leaves.…

_Posted by PlantMom829 on 2025-04-25_

I just got this aloe. I reported it and trimmed some of its leaves. Now it is turning brown and sagging. Any idea what is causing it?

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## 5 comments

### barbara1321 commented on 2025-04-25

Does this pot have drainage? Aloe really hates sitting in wet soil

#### Buffy replied on 2025-04-26

I learned that the hard way!

### Jackye commented on 2025-04-26

Looks like root rot

### Carmine @ Hort Spec commented on 2025-04-26

Browning is one indication of root rot. Would suggest doing a root cleanse

### Roro commented on 2025-04-26

Oh no that’s most likely root rot re pot with drainage holes :)

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