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Fungal Rot Spots on Aloe Leaves

Commonly affects: Aloe vera (Aloe Vera)

Circular, sunken, discoloured spots develop on leaves, sometimes with a soft or slightly fuzzy texture.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Various fungal pathogens entering through wounds or areas of trapped moisture
  2. 2Water sitting in the rosette centre after watering or rain
  3. 3Poor air circulation keeping leaf surfaces damp longer than necessary

Solution Steps

  1. 1Cut away affected tissue with a sterilised blade if the spot is limited and shallow
  2. 2Water at the base of the plant rather than overhead, avoiding the rosette centre
  3. 3Improve air circulation around the plant
  4. 4Avoid overhead watering going forward

Prevention Tip

Water at the base of an Aloe rather than into the rosette, so water doesn't collect and linger where fungal spots start.

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