How often should you water an aloe vera plant?
An introduction to the relevant experience of growing aloe vera at home, how often to water it, with a detailed explanation below.
Many plant enthusiasts like to buy a pot of aloe vera. Although aloe vera is tough and easy to care for, watering is an issue that cannot be ignored. This is why some enthusiasts ask how often to water aloe vera, which boils down to four words: "Better dry than wet."
If you want to grow aloe vera well, watering is essential. However, good care can lead to poor care. The reason for this is that aloe vera needs plenty of water during its growing period but is not tolerant of waterlogging. Carelessness can lead to root rot.
On the other hand, aloe vera is extremely drought-tolerant. A healthy pot of aloe vera can survive without watering for two to three weeks or even a month without dying, but the plant will look thin and unhealthy.
So how often should you water aloe vera? Let me clarify upfront that for any plant, we cannot tell enthusiasts to water it every specific number of days, because the climate varies greatly from north to south and east to west, and the soil used is also different, making it impossible to quantify watering time precisely.
But don't worry, we can approach determining when to water aloe vera from a different angle. The overall principle is "Better dry than wet." Since the plant won't die when dry, on this basis, you can water the aloe vera thoroughly, and then you can water it again when the potting soil dries out.
The potting soil should be dry, but not extremely dry. As long as you feel it's dry, it's fine. As long as the potting soil is not constantly damp and lacks ventilation, the aloe vera will not rot. Additionally, if your aloe vera is being grown indoors with poor ventilation, it's recommended to water less and control your urge. If your aloe vera is in a well-ventilated area with good sunlight, you can water it a bit more under these conditions.
Smart plant enthusiasts can see that watering aloe vera mainly depends on the principle that while the plant fears waterlogging and root rot, it still needs water. Based on this, we can flexibly water the plant according to our own soil mixture's permeability and the evaporation rate of soil moisture.
The above is a detailed explanation of how often to water aloe vera, adhering to the principle of "Better dry than wet," and I hope it can be of help to you!