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Terminal Aloe Rot: Red Sap, Black Base, Fallen Crown = Replace Plant

Definitive Signs of Death

Red/brown sap bleeding = advanced tissue breakdown.
Black base = rot reached crown.
Central leaves fallen = crown rot confirmed.

No Recovery Possible

Aloe crown rot is 90%+ fatal. Even if some roots live, the meristem (growth center) is destroyed.

Learn for Next Time

Share watering habits (frequency, amount, soil, pot, light) for tailored prevention advice. Common causes: winter watering, no drainage, peat soil, low light.

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