Sounds like it's dying. Of what, I have no idea. Was the water a good idea? Probably not, let a succulent sit in the pot several days before watering. Enjoy your learning experience.

Thanks, hon! I am brand new to aloe but I was going to treat it just like any of my other succs, but the guy who gave it to me said they like a lot of sun AND a lot of water. I found that suspect. I will let it alone for a while and see what it does.

It is getting ambient morning light and from about 11am - 5pm direct light, but it is indoors (I don't have the ability to put anything outdoors just yet D:)

We shall see! :fingers crossed:

If his plant throws out another pup, I'll tell him to wait a bit longer next time XD

Sounds like you are doing things right, so it may bounce back for you! Hope hope!

I do agree with your friend that Aloe vera will take a bit more water than your other succulents. Mine are outdoors in our really rainy summers and they do well. But as you know, if we are going to err it is better to err on the dry side.

I am lucky enough to grow mine outdoors. And they pup profusely.

My goodness, you do! That is a generous offer! Will an outdoor FL plant appreciate a transplant to indoor MA lifestyle? XD

I don't see it being a problem and you won't have to worry about acclimating the plant to more light. I have a friend who put hers indoors and it does fine. Hers is near a sliding door and gets about the same light you have mentioned.

You don't have to decide immediately. Those pups are from another plant. I haven't started on that one in the picture above!

Crenda, I wanted to update you on the tiny pup! After leaving it be, I came back to the office after the long holiday weekend to see some gorgeous new green and a bigger middle leaf (than in the prior photo)! The one outer leaf dried up as it healed itself and the two larger middle leaves crisped up a bit from lack of water, I think, but it seems to be on the rebound! What do you think?

Here's a side by side:

Jenna, I think it looks to be on the rebound! The plant has reabsorbed the goodies from the old leaves and that is why they are crispy and ready to fall off. Good news! Now we just have to be patient. Before you know it there will be several new leaves and it'll be growing like crazy.

Yep, I think it is definitely on the mend!

Maybe in a year or two, you will be the one giving away pups.

It's really taking off! \o/

I love these updates. Nice job. There seems to be more cause for optimism with succulents.

Look at him go!

Is he big enough for an ID? Can anyone give me a hint as to what he might be?

Can’t help with the ID, sorry, but wanted to give you a virtual high-five :) He looks very happy!

kd

Great job, Jenna! Your plant looks great.

I think this is Aloe vera var. chinensis. The plant will outgrow the spots as it ages. And it should have pretty yellow flowers.

Thank you, kd! I am very proud of my first aloe baby back from the brink XD

Crenda, thank you so much! That ID might be spot on (haha) because the parent plant that it came from is a solid light green with no spots!