"Nocturnal City Aloe Vera Leaf Reduction, Maintenance Tips to Make Your Aloe Vera Thrive"

Aloevera, as a popular houseplant in recent years, is loved for its unique ornamental and medicinal values. In the process of caring for it, many plant enthusiasts encounter a problem: the Aloe arborescens is shedding leaves. Let's explore this issue and provide some effective maintenance tips.1. Reasons for Aloe arborescens shedding leaves (1) Insufficient lighting: Aloevera is a photophilous plant. Long-term exposure to dark environments can cause the leaves to turn yellow and shed. (2) Improper watering: Aloevera is drought-tolerant. Overwatering can lead to root rot, which in turn causes leaf shedding. (3) Soil issues: Soil that is too heavy or has poor drainage can also lead to aloevera shedding leaves. (4) Pests and diseases: Pests like red spiders and scale insects can also cause aloevera leaves to shed.2. Solutions to Aloe arborescens shedding leaves (1) Increase lighting: Place the aloevera in a well-lit area, such as a balcony or windowsill. (2) Reasonable watering: Based on the plant's growth habits, keep the soil slightly moist and avoid overwatering. (3) Improve soil: Choose a breathable soil, such as peat or perlite, and ensure good soil drainage. (4) Control pests and diseases: Regularly inspect the aloevera and take timely measures upon detecting pests and diseases, such as spraying pesticides or removing diseased leaves.3. Maintenance tips for Aloe arborescens shedding leaves (1) Pruning: Timely pruning of withered leaves helps the growth of aloevera. (2) Fertilization: During the vigorous growth period, apply a moderate amount of compound fertilizer to promote aloevera growth. (3) Ventilation: Maintaining a good ventilation environment is beneficial for the growth of aloevera. (4) Propagation: Insert healthy leaves into the soil to propagate new aloevera plants.Aloe arborescens shedding leaves is a common problem in the maintenance process. By understanding the reasons and taking appropriate measures, we can make the aloevera more lush. We hope that this article's sharing is helpful to you.References:[1] "Houseplant Care Manual," China Forestry Publishing House, 2018.[2] "Flower Care and Propagation Techniques," China Agricultural Publishing House, 2019.[3] "Houseplant Pest and Disease Control," China Agricultural Publishing House, 2017.