Abstract: Aloe Vera is a common succulent plant that can survive in a dry environment and is widely used in medicine, beauty, health care and other fields. Due to its unique nutritional ingredients and medicinal value, more and more people are now trying to grow aloe vera at home. During aloe planting, aloe vera...
Aloe Vera is a common succulent plant that can survive in a dry environment and is widely used in medicine, beauty, health care and other fields. Due to its unique nutritional ingredients and medicinal value, more and more people are now trying to grow aloe vera at home. During the planting process of aloe vera, the cutting propagation of aloe vera is a very important link. This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to correctly carry out aloe cutting.
Cutting time The best time for cutting aloe vera is spring, and the most suitable time period is from March to May. This season is the time when aloe vera grows fastest and the temperature is the most suitable, which is conducive to the growth of new plant seedlings.
Preparations Before carrying out aloe cutting, the following materials need to be prepared:
1) fine sand, soil and rotten leaves; 2) a long and thin aloe leaf; 3) a container, saturated soil;
4) clear water, spray can.
Selecting aloe leaves Before carrying out aloe cutting, you need to select a healthy and mature aloe leaf. The aloe vera leaves should be as long as possible and ensure that they are not damaged.
Preparing the soil Before carrying out aloe cutting, good soil needs to be prepared. Under normal circumstances, fine sand, soil and rotten leaves can be mixed evenly in a ratio of 1:1:1 to use this as the soil for aloe vera cutting.
Cutting aloe leaves Before carrying out aloe cutting, scissors need to be used to cut the aloe leaves, leaving a root about 10 cm in length. It is best to burn the cut area with a match to reduce bacterial infection.
Spray water on aloe vera leaves Before conducting aloe vera cuttage, you need to spray some water on aloe vera leaves. This prevents excessive drying of the leaves and facilitates their growth.
Insert aloe leaves into soil Before carrying out aloe cutting, aloe leaves need to be inserted into the prepared soil. Be careful to keep the roots down and the blades up.
Water spraying After aloe cutting, water spraying is needed. This will make the soil moist and facilitate the growth of aloe seedlings.
Shade After aloe cutting, it is necessary to shade it. Shading the sun is beneficial to the growth of aloe vera seedlings and can also reduce the dehydration of their leaves.
Maintaining humidity After aloe cutting, soil moisture needs to be maintained. Water should be sprayed regularly to maintain soil moisture, but do not over-water it.
Temperature control After aloe cutting, the temperature needs to be controlled. Generally speaking, aloe vera seedlings need to grow in a warm environment, and the temperature is best kept at 20-25℃.
Appropriate fertilization After aloe cutting, appropriate fertilization is needed. Appropriate amount of compound fertilizers can be added to the soil, which can improve the nutritional level of aloe seedlings and promote their growth.
Pest and insect pest control After aloe cutting, it is necessary to control pests and insect pests in a timely manner. Some beneficial plants, such as rosemary, lavender, etc., can be planted around aloe vera seedlings to prevent the invasion of pests.
Precautions After aloe cutting, the following matters need to be paid attention to: 1) Avoid direct sunlight; 2) spray water regularly; 3) Avoid excessive watering; 4) Regularly apply fertilizer; 5) Remove pests and diseases in a timely manner.
Aloe cutting is a very important task and plays a vital role in the growth and reproduction of Aloe vera. Correct aloe cutting can make aloe seedlings grow faster and healthier. I hope that through the introduction of this article, everyone can master how to correctly carry out aloe cutting and successfully grow their own aloe plants.