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QUESTION: Several months ago I felt strang but did not pay too muvh attention.

This morning I saw my aloe plants have weir growths on smome leave.

Part of the leaf has hairy growth or totally dis-figure by the strange growth. One leaf entiry transfomed into the hairy stuff.

Is it a disease?

I took two pictures but don't know how to attach to this e-mail.

ANSWER: Bright:
This growth does not sound like a disease nor insect that I am familiar with. Seeing a photo could be very helpful for me to get a better idea of the issue.  Does the plant seem to be dying or otherwise adversly affected? Do thesse growths actually attached to the leaf or just using it for support?

If your plant is easily movable, you can carry it or an affected leaf to your local nursery or garden center for them to see.  They may be able to offer an identification for the growth.

Sorry, I can't help you with attaching a photo. There may be some information on the instructions page for doing this.

Steve



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Aloe   QUESTION: Thanks for fast reply. Attached photos for your reference.

Answer
Bright:

I see that you were able to attach photos. After seeing your images, I still don't think we are looking at an insect nor disease problem.  The growth on the leaves may be chemically induced.  Has there been any weed killers (herbicides)used near or on these plants?  Some of these materials contain products that can interfere w/normal plant growth.  Often this irregularity will disappear as the plant outgrows or replaces the affected tissues.  If feasible, you may try removing the affected leaves if you find these growths unsightly and a nuisance.

Happy New Year

Steve