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title: "Also, might anyone know why my aloe vera has been acting funky like…"
description: "Also, might anyone know why my aloe vera has been acting funky like this? It seems to be flattening and not reaching upward as much anymore. I believe i have…"
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author: "David"
published: "2024-06-12T04:50:16.866794Z"
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# Also, might anyone know why my aloe vera has been acting funky like…

_Geplaatst door David op 2024-06-12_

Also, might anyone know why my aloe vera has been acting funky like this? It seems to be flattening and not reaching upward as much anymore. I believe i have been watering it correctly allowing the water to completely drain out bottom and not stand in it. I am using a plastic pot for about a year now (terracotta may be better long term). I also am having an issue where the middle leaves tend to flip back and forth and some leaves getting flat at the ends. Between watering i have allowed the soil to dry out completely and am using the miracle gro succulent mix. Any advice greatly appreciated thank you!

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0ZS8lSsnmRB2JP680Mrb3ejWC_xXyMiDnux9vU2wI7M/DQOmbvu3ScKRJ1_LefLQuQ.webp?size=large)

## 4 reacties

### Cerys Leigh reageerde op 2024-06-12

I’m having a similar problem right now with my aloe Vera!

### Miranda reageerde op 2024-06-12

To far from the sun. Also they love terra cotta pots

### Chrissy reageerde op 2024-06-12

More sun! Here is mine this morning. He’s on a partially shaded porch with afternoon sun and is loving it.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/EDXVyXk5-iWLv0smHZbvkuqsW5wavsTh9sRcbmARV-0/Ia6rJnxRQF2HpzzMZCS9Fw.webp?size=large)

### PinkysGreenThumb reageerde op 2024-06-12

I’m having the same issue with mine.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/Dg9cW65HRC4D8T5_NryWkiE0Yn3sCm2vURjq2xIIkN4/eQWztOO5SQWdmeUp-BgYow.webp?size=large)

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