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title: "I may have screwed up. I left my aloe plant out in the direct sun for…"
description: "I may have screwed up. I left my aloe plant out in the direct sun for today and yesterday pretty much and now the leaves are soft and squishy and slightly…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/vOLjreBcQ-OpqrHIhVSc4w/AWXOIrrh46CDCgjMmg4aQt"
community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "AloeVery"
published: "2025-08-09T16:31:24.355455Z"
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# I may have screwed up. I left my aloe plant out in the direct sun for…

_Posted by AloeVery on 2025-08-09_

I may have screwed up. I left my aloe plant out in the direct sun for today and yesterday pretty much and now the leaves are soft and squishy and slightly darker and discolored. Is there anything I can do to my plant to heal it or is it not a big deal?  
Thank you folks

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## 3 comments

### Katomarose commented on 2025-08-10

It's just a little sun stressed. You have to gradually build them up to take full sun (which they actually perfer). If the soil is dry, I would water it and then start by putting it in the shade outside for a few days and then gradually increase to more sun exposure every few days. Morning and midday light is best and shade in the hottest part of the day. (So somewhere east facing).

#### AloeVery replied on 2025-08-10

Life saver. I love you thank you so much. I will take your advice thanks. Have a good day

#### Katomarose replied on 2025-08-10

No problem! I also water a little more frequently when they are this small and outside. Just check for leaf plumness to know if they are thirsty.

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