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Aloe Root Rot Diagnosis: Root Color, Smell, and Texture Guide

Healthy vs. Rotten Aloe Roots

Trait	Healthy	Rotten
Color	White/cream/tan	Brown/black
Texture	Firm, flexible	Soft, hollow, disintegrating
Smell	Earthy/none	Foul, sour
Cross-section	Uniform light	Dark center

Small Aloe Stem Cutting = Low Success

Non-tree aloes rarely root from stem cuttings. If entire root ball rotten, replace plant. Save pups if any.

Rootone Use

Dust cut stem end if attempting stem cutting. But manage expectations—pups are far more reliable.

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