How to plant and maintain aloe vera?

Nowadays, aloe vera can be seen in most people’s homes. It is very popular because it is simple and easy to grow. There are many varieties of aloe vera, the common ones include Aloe vera sinensis, Aloe vera alba, Aloe vera aloe vera and Aloe vera that never sleeps. Most of the aloe vera used in industrial production is aloe vera. The origin of this aloe vera is the Curacao region in South America. , is now the most widely planted aloe vera variety. The aloe vera we usually see most in the home field is Aloe vera sinensis and Aloe vera aloe vera, which are also used as ornamental potted plants.

If you grow aloe vera outdoors in the south where the climate is relatively humid and hot, you don’t need to take care of it. Aloe vera can grow naturally in southern environments. If you keep it indoors, you can water it every ten days and half a month. Aloe vera needs to be grown in a place with sufficient sunlight, otherwise it is prone to yellow leaves and dehydration. Aloe vera itself is rich in water and will rot easily if overwatered. Therefore, you should pay attention to the frequency when watering. You can also wait until the pot soil is dry before watering.

How should aloe vera be maintained in the dry and cold season in the north? First of all, you need to know that aloe vera is not cold-tolerant. If the temperature is too low, it will easily cause frostbite. Therefore, planting should be moved indoors in autumn and winter in the north. And during these seasons, watering should be stopped to avoid frost damage to the roots. In summer, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately. Water thoroughly once a week and ensure that the pot soil does not accumulate water, otherwise the aloe vera roots will easily rot.

Another key to growing aloe vera well is light. The optimal growth temperature of aloe vera is 15-35°C, so spring and summer are the seasons when aloe vera grows most vigorously. It must be given sufficient light, otherwise the leaves will easily turn yellow and brown. Potted plants grown indoors can be moved to a sunny windowsill or placed outdoors to receive the baptism of sunlight. In winter, when the temperature is relatively low, you can also move the aloe vera outdoors on sunny days and receive 2-3 hours of light. Remember to move the aloe vera back in time to avoid frostbite.