An Aloe plant turning white is a sign that something isn’t quite right with the plant since the leaves are normally a gorgeous green as I’m sure you know.
There certainly can be worse things for the plant, but this isn’t something you should ignore or put off looking into.
Some of the main reasons why your Aloe is turning white is due to things like over watering, weak growth from improper over wintering, lack of light and cool temperatures.
So let’s take a look at each of these problems and give you a solution as to why your Aloe plant is turning white all of a sudden.
Could It be from overwatering?
One common reason why your Aloe vera has turned white is due to over watering or very bad drainage.
You don’t want to be constantly watering your Aloe plant just for the sake of it or thinking it has plenty of water to keep growing as that is not the way to go about it.
You just want to water your Aloe vera when the soil has become dry, although waiting for it to become bone dry is not ideal either.
Just water when the soil has become dry to the touch for a few days in a row then you can give your plant a drink.
Also if you have improper drainage going on then that will lead to over watering, even if you’re not actually over watering as water will just be standing for too long.
Did I overwinter wrong?
Another reason why you have an Aloe plant turning white could be from bad overwintering.
This is caused by trying to actively grow this succulent when it should be dormant for the time being.
You could be watering more often in the winter than you should, trying to fertilize during the winter which is a big no no, or both.
Generally speaking, you want to leave your plant alone during it’s dormancy and at the very least cut back on the watering as it is not actively trying to grow.
You won’t get the best growth possible during this time either and is best saved for the active growing season.
This is why you also shouldn’t fertilize during the winter but rather in the spring and summer.
Maybe I’m not giving enough light
If you notice that your Aloe plant has become white in the center then you should also take a look at how the leaves are looking.
If your Aloe plant leaves look stretched out, then you have what is referred to as etiolation and also why the center of your plant has turned white.
This means your Aloe is not receiving enough bright light, indirect, direct or both.
You should allow your Aloe vera to be getting at least 6 hours of light per day, mainly indirect light but also some direct light to keep it happy.
This allows your plant to get enough light but not too intense to cause sunburn or anything like that.
This can be done indoors or outdoors depending on how you are planning on growing.
If growing indoors then odds are you need a quality grow light to prevent running into this issue.
Or It could just be the temperature
Lastly, if you notice your Aloe Vera turned white, consider what the temperature is like outside as freezing temperatures will most certainly cause damage to your Aloe leaves if you’re not careful.
You may even see your Aloe plant turn red during these times of cold weather.
If damage has been done to the leaves then you should go ahead and prune those parts of the leaves off as the damage is permanent and you want your succulent to return to normal green.
Next time bring your Aloe plant indoors or use a quality mini greenhouse instead.
Pests turning Aloe white
Pests such as Mealy bugs, scales and more can cause your Aloe Vera to turn white, especially if they have take over the entire plant.
These pests will feed on your plant causing a loss in nutrients which can cause your Aloe to droop due to dehydration.
To get rid of these annoying pests, you can use some quality neem oil spray at least once a week until they are all gone. Just be sure to spray at night and let your plant dry.
Conclusion
Just go ahead and work your way down this list, checking off if you think which one is the actual cause.
You should find which one is the problem and your answer is also there.
Hopefully this clears up any question about your Aloe plant turning this color and you can get your succulent back to how it should be.