My Aloe vera plant has been looking sickly lately, and today I noticed something really strange in the soil that I have never seen before. The closest thing I can relate it to is alien eggs from E.T. So if anyone knows how I can get in contact with the men in black that would be great. (Or any other way I can vanquish these horrid creatures) He are a few pictures of the plant and the alien eggs. ( photo / image / picture from Masket's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Masket's Garden ) ( photo / image / picture from Masket's Garden )
It looks like some type of fungus to me. Has the soil been extra wet lately? Also... looks like it might be time for a bigger pot.
Could be too much water. Its in a pot within a pot so that could be a drainage issue. Will letting it dry out kill the fungus? And any idea if said fungus is dangerous? This house is 98 years old and we have been renovating, so there is no telling what sort of horrific spores could be floating around.
I'd suggest getting a bigger pot. Remove as much of the old soil as possible and replace with new soil. That should take care of it. And I do think it was staying too moist since it couldn't drain properly.
A larger pot, don't water until the soil is dry down to a depth of at least two inches (or the second knuckle on your index finger) More sun and warmth will keep the fungus away too and make the plant healthier.
Ok its re-potted now. The soil was full of... stuff. I don't know the scientific term but i know from watching discovery channel that it was the fungus-equivalent of roots. The aliens turned out to be mushrooms, when they got bigger the head spread out into the classic mushroom shape and turned brown. The aloe is now divided into two larger pots so theres plenty of room to spread, I also used cactus/succulent potting soil so they are sure to have proper drainage. Thanks again for the advice!
