1. Overwatering and poor drainage
Likelihood: HighSoil that stays wet for long periods suffocates roots. Root tissues rot, leaves take up less water and turn yellow, then soft and translucent. This is the single most common cause of yellowing in Aloe grown as a houseplant.
Identification
- remove_circle_outlineSoil that feels wet or smells sour more than 24-48 hours after watering
- remove_circle_outlineLeaves are soft, swollen, or translucent and may collapse when pressed
- remove_circle_outlinePot has no drainage holes or saucer holds standing water
- remove_circle_outlineRoots that look brown/black and mushy when you unpot the plant
