Aloe Vera Problems: Overwatering Leads to Fungus

The Request

Student needs diseases, symptoms, cures for aloe vera project.

Main Issue

Overwatering causes black spots, mushy tissue—fungal rot.

Prevention & Cure

• Container must drain; empty saucer at 15 min.
• Water very sparingly—aloe stores water in leaves.
• If rot appears, apply fungicide (organic Atomic Grow suggested).