Aloe Vera Indoor Care: Light Supplementation and Watering Correction

Case: Inherited Aloe with Brown Tips in New York

Westchester County aloe under new T5 fluorescent lights (6500K). Summer: biweekly water; winter: monthly. Brown leaf tips. Outside porch exposure causes compression (thinning).

Assessment

• Overwatering: Likely - reduce frequency by 1 week
• Light quality: Direct sun = burn risk (greenhouse-grown)
• Preferred: Strong indirect light
• Transition: Slow acclimation if outdoor desired

Lighting Note

T5 6500K excellent for supplement. Position 6-12" above plant, 12-14 hours daily.

Watering Correction

• Summer: Every 3 weeks (not 2)
• Winter: Every 6-8 weeks (not monthly)
• Test: Skewer dry = water