Reviving Frozen Aloe Vera Plants

Aloe Vera Left Out at 28°F: Wait-and-See Approach

Two aloes in Minnesota froze; leaves brown, tips dried, red fluid oozing. One has firm center, the other fell apart.

Care Plan

• Induce dormancy: cool (~60°F), natural light, no water.
• Remove leaves with open wounds; dust cuts with fungicide/Rootone.
• Let dry completely. No water until spring unless new growth appears.
• Repot survivors in smaller pots in spring; discard dead roots.
• The collapsed plant may still have pups underground that can resprout.

Monitoring

Watch for fungal disease during dormancy. Patience is essential.