Question
About two months ago I took a small clipping of new growth from a friends indoor potted aloe plant that is very strong and healthy.  I really had no idea what I should initially do with it, so I potted it in generic potting soil in a terracota pot that has a drainage hole and then i watered it a little.  I have it by a window where it's getting a lot of sun for the majority of the day.  It started drooping and the leaves started losing plumpness pretty quickly after I potted it and it just keeps getting worse.  I watered it once or twice, just a small amount thinking it was too dry, but now the tops of the leaves are getting red and it's shriveling even more.  Does it need water?  or has it had too much water?  Is there any way to bring it back?
Thanks,
Bethany  

Answer
Dear Bethany,

Move it away from the window. Any direct sun while you are trying to root it will cause it to shrivel up faster. Put it somewhere it will get bright, but not direct sunlight. When you water it, soak the soil good, then let it dry out before watering again. There is a misconception that cacti and succulents can survive on a teaspoon of water every once in a while, and it is incorrect.

As an example, we just got a years worth of rain in 2 months here in AZ where I live and I didn't loose one plant (I have about 100 or so planted). Of course, if that happens in the winter, it will be a different story. Anyway, if your plant isn't too stressed, it should survive. Just don't put it in direct sunlight until you start to see some new growth. Good Luck!

Sincerely,

Greg