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title: "Does anyone know if it’s normal for the older leaves of aloe to die…"
description: "Does anyone know if it’s normal for the older leaves of aloe to die off? This is the first one i’ve owned so I’m not sure. One of the bottom leaves looks…"
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# Does anyone know if it’s normal for the older leaves of aloe to die…

_Publicado por PlantMum el 2024-02-20_

Does anyone know if it’s normal for the older leaves of aloe to die off? This is the first one i’ve owned so I’m not sure. One of the bottom leaves looks yellow and sunken in.

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## 4 comentarios

### Iggy comentó el 2024-02-20

But is it normal for multiple aloe Vera leaves to kinda droop and be essentially in horizontal position?

#### Sunny respondió el 2024-02-20

Leaves being horizontal is not an issue unless they are changing color, becoming swollen/dry/cupping or look diseased. Ensure the soil is well draining succulent soil or has sufficient aggregates (perlite, sharp sand) for good drainage. Let the soil completely dry out before watering.

#### Iggy respondió el 2024-02-20

The soil is definitely well draining, cacti/succulent soil. And I water it every 3-4 weeks. But since the leaves are in horizontal position, they start breaking at the base at some point. So I just wonder whether it’s normal.

### Miembro de Planta comentó el 2024-02-20

Really normal mine do it all the time. This is my first time owning a succulent and I was so scared when it fell.

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