the Aloe vera is one of the so-called leaf succulents, the plantsthat use their leaves as water storage organs. The leaves of healthy aloe are plump, the outer skin smooth and shiny. Already at Temperatures Aloe plants, which are sensitive to cold, can be damaged at temperatures below 5 ° Celsius. The water stored in the leaves freezes, the leaf tissue is destroyed and dies.
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Avoid frost damage as much as possible
The frost damage can be recognized by the glassy, softened leaves, which later turn dark and die off. In older, strong plants, only leaf tips or individual leaf parts can be affected. With prolonged exposure to the cold, the root the aloe may be damaged.
In order to avoid such damage, you should bring your aloe that is outside in summer back into the warm in September at the latest. The aloes can easily be overwintered at normal room temperatures. Will you be in winter
kept cooler (approx. 10-15 ° Celsius), this promotes flower formation. In this case, you should and shouldn't water your aloe very little fertilize.Remedy for frost damage
Depending on the duration and severity of the frost as well as the general condition of the aloe, various measures can save the plant:
- First place the aloe light and warm, direct Sun avoid,
- the plant fails for a few days to weeks to waterso that the damaged leaves dry up and, if necessary, fall off
- Carefully remove the damaged parts of the plant, possibly with a clean knife cut off,
- If the damage is more severe, check the roots as well and, if necessary, let them dry or cut them off.
If, after a while, new healthy leaves show up in the center of the aloe vera, your aloe vera has recovered.
Tips & Tricks
You should also take care of your aloe when airing it for longer in winter and it is better not to leave the pot near the open window.
