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title: "I left my aloe vera for the past three months, and my mom took care…"
description: "I left my aloe vera for the past three months, and my mom took care of her. Any idea as to why she might be this droopy? I’m going to check for root rot but I…"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Syd"
published: "2026-04-15T15:58:03.162719Z"
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# I left my aloe vera for the past three months, and my mom took care…

_Posted by Syd on 2026-04-15_

I left my aloe vera for the past three months, and my mom took care of her. Any idea as to why she might be this droopy? I’m going to check for root rot but I don’t think she’s been over watered

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## 3 comments

### Nikki commented on 2026-04-15

I would definitely check for root rot and feel the aloe pads. If they are squishy then overwatered, flimsy, underwatered. Either way I would move her into the direct sun

#### Syd replied on 2026-04-15

They are squishy so I’m also thinking over watered. I was hoping my mom knew better than to over water a succulent😂 thank you!

#### Nikki replied on 2026-04-15

My mom is the same way!! She always thinks she waits too long to water and Im like noooo! Succulents need to be bone dry to water again!! She should bounce back tbh just give her some time before the next water

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