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Aloe Variegata

ChrisdlesChrisdles Posts: 6
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My Aloe Variegata had 2 main stems and was pretty healthy - when it fell off of the windowsill. It has split in to 2 and I suspect it has a little root rot. What should I do? Try to callous it (no idea how to do this) or just plant it back up?

Any advice would be really appreciated.

Thanks

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  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    can you post a photo? click on the tree icon and follow instructions 

    Devon.
  • ChrisdlesChrisdles Posts: 6

    image

     Here is the first

  • ChrisdlesChrisdles Posts: 6

    image

    And the second

     

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    ouch. 

    If it were mine, I'd cut it back hard ( to reduce stress ) and repot. Maybe wait for a second / opinion though.

    Devon.
  • ChrisdlesChrisdles Posts: 6

    I am gutted - it originally belonged to my father in law so just hoping I can save it image

    Thanks for advice - am hopeful for the top pic plant as it has roots coming out higher in the plant.

  • Hostafan1Hostafan1 Posts: 34,888

    They're pretty tough plants, think of where they grew in the wild, I'm sure it's salvageable.

    Devon.
  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,190

    I would cut off any rotten root, then leave it for a few days to allow the wound to callous over, then replant. Aloes soon grow new roots.Resume watering in Spring.

  • ChrisdlesChrisdles Posts: 6

    Thank you both - I will do that today

    Wish me luck

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