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title: "How do I keep my aloe alive? I seem to be the only person who kills…"
description: "How do I keep my aloe alive? I seem to be the only person who kills every single aloe plant I get!"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/seUHFJWGRSq2eQmvfpBNZw"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Jordan"
published: "2024-04-07T19:46:39.178799Z"
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# How do I keep my aloe alive? I seem to be the only person who kills…

_Posted by Jordan on 2024-04-07_

How do I keep my aloe alive? I seem to be the only person who kills every single aloe plant I get!

## 5 comments

### smelliot commented on 2024-04-07

really really really dry soil, like mostly rocks or pebbles or even some coarse sand, water it like maybe once a month, and give it full sun

#### smelliot replied on 2024-04-07

my key is to forget about it

### Dondoo52 commented on 2024-04-07

Nope! You are not the only person, I cannot grow an aloe either despite MANY attempts!

### Vicki commented on 2024-04-07

Don’t overwater!! South window if possible

### PrincessBoiRyder commented on 2024-04-11

I constantly forget about mine and it is thriving now. It has so many pups!

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