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title: "My aloe plant has no roots but continues to grow. It cannot stand up…"
description: "My aloe plant has no roots but continues to grow. It cannot stand up on its own. I had a problem with overwatering, but it has recently been repotted to…"
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author: "sammr"
published: "2025-01-04T23:33:35.779503Z"
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# My aloe plant has no roots but continues to grow. It cannot stand up…

_Publicado por sammr el 2025-01-04_

My aloe plant has no roots but continues to grow. It cannot stand up on its own. I had a problem with overwatering, but it has recently been repotted to succulent soil and to a smaller terracotta pot. Should I cut off the water logged leaves ? they are the two that are held up by popsicle sticks.

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## 3 comentarios

### Wolfen 🐺 comentó el 2025-01-04

If there's something wrong woth them and they're messing with the stability of the plant id cut them back/peel them off. You can use a rooting hormone to help with root growth

### Luis comentó el 2025-01-07

I noticed succulent soil retain lots of water. Cut/peel is good bc the plant will not waste energy trying to help damage leaves. Rule of thumb is feel the leaves and if it feels soft when u pressed then it needs water. Add some vermiculite 50/50 cactus soil for better drainage. Good luck.

#### sammr respondió el 2025-01-08

thanks!

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