So, I think I've got an Aloe juvenna on my hands. I will attempt to attach pictures. This thing has been moping along for several years now with no fertilizer, good light and regular water. But, obviously, it's in bad shape. Is this plant a goner or is there something I can do? What do you think the problem is? Does it look like it has been receiving too little or too much light? I'm thinking I should try to start over and propagate the part that is still green. Also, I'm guessing the weird shallow pot is not a great help, I'm hoping to look into what kind of root space these guys need. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
It does look like Aloe juvenna.... I'd go for a much smaller pot that's made of clay, keeping the stems closer together. Use some fresh cactus soil adding some Perlite so it drains really well..Bright indirect to direct sun should keep it happy. If you want to keep the cool green color, then less light, if you like a more red to brown color, more light. Let the soil pretty much dry out between waterings. I'm sure with a little time, you'll be seeing a big difference! By the way, I REALLY like that blue colored pot you have in the background in the second photo:)
Thanks for the advice, I will definitely repot this guy. (I like that pot, to0 :), a great thrift store find.) A little more info: I'm thinking he probably got overwatered this winter. Does anyone know, would that lead to it getting really leggy like this? Also, if it doesn't show in the pictures, it is getting quite shrivelled and wrinkly. Do you think it might ever plump up again or should I just salvage and reroot a cutting or two?
Getting leggy is from lack of light, giving it more direct should help. If the plant was over-watered at all, the roots and stems would more then likely be a lot of mush. When you re-pot, ck the roots, make sure they aren't all soft and rotted. It could also be that the plant isn't getting "enough" water if the leaves are wrinkled. Either one could cause the same symptom. If the roots haven't been damaged by over-watering, or under-watering, the leaves should plump up again If you find that the roots are damaged, you can always take cutting to re-root. Place in indirect light while rooting.
