Aloe vera, this amazing plant, has always been loved for its unique fleshy leaves and many uses. However, sometimes we find that when aloe vera is exposed to sunlight, its leaves change color. So, why is this happening?
Being out of the sun for a long time can be the main cause of aloe vera's discoloration after sun exposure. When aloe vera is in a dark environment for a long time, the leaves gradually adapt to the low-light environment, and at this time, the chlorophyll in the leaves will be destroyed by the sudden strong exposure to sunlight, resulting in yellowing or redness of the leaves.
In addition, aloe vera itself is not resistant to prolonged direct sunlight. Strong sunlight not only destroys chlorophyll, but may also cause water loss from the leaves, making them dry out or even wilted. Therefore, for aloe vera that has just moved from a shady environment to light, we need to gradually increase the amount of time it receives light to help it adapt gradually.
To avoid aloe vera discoloration due to sun exposure, we should place it in a semi-shaded environment. This can not only avoid direct sunlight damage, but also ensure that the aloe vera gets enough light for photosynthesis. In addition, care needs to be taken to maintain the humidity of the maintenance environment to prevent aloe vera from being damaged by excessive drying.
In summary, aloe vera changes color after sun exposure is mainly caused by not being exposed to sunlight for a long time and not being tolerant to direct sunlight. To protect our aloe vera, it should be placed in semi-shade and gradually increase the light time to help it adapt to the new environment. In this way, our aloe vera can grow healthily and show its unique charm.
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