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Older aloe vera get yellow leaves on the outside, which then fall off
Why does aloe vera get yellow leaves?
The outer leaves of aloe plants turn yellow over time and then fall off. This process is natural in older plants that are going to form a stem. In younger plants, yellow leaves may come from excessive watering.
Aloe vera is a succulent plant, d. H. it has thickened leaves in which water is stored. Leaves rosette-shaped close to the ground make the plant attractive:
The outer leaves of the aloe plant turn yellow, die and make room for new ones. As long as the plant looks healthy and sprouts new leaves in the middle, there is nothing to worry about. In the younger plants, the yellowing may come from excessive watering. You should stop the watering for 1-2 weeks and keep watching the plant. The discolored leaves can be cut off.
Tips & Tricks
To cut the leaves you should always use a sharp and clean knife.