Well-draining aloe potting mix with perlite in a terracotta pot

Soil for Aloe Plants: Drainage Mixes That Prevent Rot

If your aloe has been sitting in standard potting mix, there is a good chance the soil is working against her. You might have even used something labeled “cactus mix” from the garden center. That is a fine starting point, but here is the thing: not all cactus mixes are the same, and the recipe that works in a bright, dry room will keep the roots too wet in a dimmer one. Get the soil wrong, and all the good intentions in the world will not stop rot from quietly starting below the surface. ...

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