What are the cultivation methods and precautions of small aloe vera

How to grow aloe vera

Aloe vera is a plant of the Monocotyledons, Asphodelaceae, and Aloe genus. It can be propagated by division in spring and autumn, or by cuttings. The main varieties of aloe vera are Curaçao aloe, arborescent aloe, and Cape aloe.

Aloe vera is suitable for planting in soil with good drainage, high organic matter content and pH between 6.5 and 7.2. It is a light-loving plant, tolerant of semi-shade, and afraid of strong light exposure. The suitable growth temperature is between 20-30 degrees, the best temperature at night is 14-17 degrees, and the temperature in winter needs to be above 10 degrees.

Aloe vera has a certain degree of drought resistance and still needs sufficient water during its growth period, but it is not tolerant to waterlogging. It is necessary to control the amount of watering and pay attention to ventilation. For fertilizer, choose fermented organic fertilizer, such as cake fertilizer, chicken manure, compost, and earthworm manure.

Watering method

Watering aloe vera is related to the season. In summer, water evaporates quickly, so water it once every 2-3 days. Spray water in the morning and evening to keep it moist. In spring and autumn, water it once every 7 days. In winter, water it as little as possible, once every 15 days, and keep the soil dry.

Fertilization method

Small aloe vera cannot be left without fertilizer for a long time. When planting, apply enough base fertilizer and apply liquid fertilizer 3-4 times in spring. Do not apply fertilizer in summer and autumn, otherwise the distance between the leaves will become larger and the internodes will become too long.

Pruning methods

During the maintenance of small aloe vera, you can cut off the dense leaves, and cut off the bottom of the leaf buds when the tender roots sprout, and keep the incision as flat as possible. When repotting every year, cut off the rotten roots and diseased leaves, dry the wounds and replant them.

Small aloe cultivation precautions

Small aloe vera generally needs to be repotted every 2-3 years. There is no time limit. The best time is April in spring. Choose a larger flowerpot. It is best to use a clay pot with good air permeability. Do not use porcelain pots or plastic pots.