How to raise zebra aloe vera
With its unique striped leaves and strong vitality, zebra aloe vera has become the preferred ornamental variety for meaty lovers. Although this plant native to Africa is easy to maintain, mastering scientific methods can make its plant type fuller and its markings clearer. This paper systematically analyzes the key points for the year-round maintenance of zebra aloe vera from environmental regulation to pest control. Zebra Aloe Vera Environmental Control Points Temperature and Light Management Zebra Aloe Vera grows best at 20-28℃, and needs to be maintained above 10℃ in winter to avoid frostbite. It is recommended to maintain full sunshine in spring and autumn, 30% shade in summer to prevent leaf burns, and 4 hours of direct light every day in winter. Insufficient light will cause fading of leaves and blurred markings. Manual fill light can be used to assist. The water and fertilizer control strategy adopts the principle of "dry and thorough irrigation". Water is watered every 15 days in spring and autumn, shortened to 10 days in summer, and extended to 30 days in winter. Fertilization is carried out from March to May. It is better to use leaf viewing plant liquid fertilizer diluted by 2000 times and combine it with decomposed rice washing water once a month. Note that water on the bottom of the basin can easily cause root rot. Zebra Aloe Vera Breeding Technology Rope Breeding Operation Guide Select a mother plant over 3 years old for rationing, use a disinfectant blade to separate the side buds with roots, apply plant ash on the incision, and then dry for 2 days. The substrate is prepared according to the ratio of peat soil: perlite: vermiculite =5:3:2. After being placed in the pot, it is placed in a scattered light environment to maintain the micro-moisture of the substrate, and gradually increase the light after 20 days. Precautions for changing pots How to raise zebra aloe vera
It is recommended to change the pots from April to May every year and choose a pottery pot that is 5cm larger than the original pot. When changing pots, keep 1/3 of the core soil, cut off the aging roots, and add 10% bone meal to the new soil to enhance air permeability. No water is allowed within 7 days after changing pots, and the new roots are maintained normally after they germinate. Solutions to common problems disease control measures At the beginning of brown spot disease, spray with 70% mancozeb 600 times solution once a week for 3 consecutive weeks. Root rot needs to be removed immediately and roots repaired, soaked in carbendazim solution for 1 hour, replaced with new soil and replanted. Keep the environment ventilated daily to avoid stagnant water in the leaf heart. Pest response methods Scale insects can be physically eliminated with 75% alcohol cotton swabs, and 1500 times of imidacloprid can be sprayed when whiteflies break out. Regularly spreading diatomite on the soil surface can prevent insect pests, and wiping leaves with garlic extract every month to enhance resistance.
Through scientific temperature control, precise water and fertilizer management and regular pest and disease prevention, zebra aloe vera can remain green all year round. It is recommended to adjust the maintenance strategy based on the growth stage of the plant, focus on breeding in spring and autumn, pay attention to shading in summer, and strengthen heat preservation in winter, so that this "Desert Elf" can show the best ornamental form.