How to raise aloe vera
As the most popular indoor succulent plant, aloe vera is deeply loved for its medicinal value and ornamental properties. However, many flower lovers find that their aloe vera leaves are dry and grow slowly, which is often related to improper maintenance methods. This article will systematically analyze the five core points of aloe cultivation, and use it with real photos to help you cultivate a plump and perfect plant type. Three elements of basic maintenance of aloe vera light control skills Aloe vera is a typical sun-growing plant and requires 4-6 hours of direct light every day. Full sunshine maintenance can be carried out in spring and autumn, and noon strong light needs to be avoided in summer. Newly transplanted seedlings should gradually increase the light, as sudden exposure will cause the leaves to become red. In winter, it is recommended to place it on the south-facing window sill, and use fill light when there is insufficient light. The scientific watering plan adopts the principle of "dry and watered thoroughly", watering thoroughly every 7-10 days in summer and extending to 20-30 days in winter. The bamboo stick test method can be used: insert the soil into the pot for 2 hours and pull it out. If there are no traces of moisture, you can water it. Pay special attention to the fact that water in the heart of the leaves can easily cause rot, so it is recommended to use the dipping basin method to replenish water. The ideal ratio of substrate preparation is legular soil: coarse sand: perlite =4:3:3, and 10% bone meal is added as base fertilizer. When changing pots every spring, pay attention to retaining 1/3 of the soil. The basin is a breathable pottery basin, and the bottom is paved with a 3cm ceramsite drainage layer. Key technologies for advanced maintenance, precise fertilization strategy, during the growing period (April to September), apply meaty special fertilizer diluted 2000 times every month, and stop fertilization in winter. Leaf viewing fertilizer with high nitrogen content (N-P-K=10-5-5) and balance fertilizer (20-20-20) can be used alternately. The next day after fertilization should be irrigated thoroughly to prevent salt accumulation. Temperature management points The optimal growth temperature is 18-28℃, and below 5℃, you need to enter the room for maintenance. Strengthen ventilation during the high temperature period in summer, which can be combined with water spray to cool down. Maintaining the temperature difference between day and night at 8-10℃ can promote nutrient accumulation and make leaves more plump. Solutions to common problems address problems such as soft leaves and rotten bases, which can be solved by adjusting the light position and improving drainage. If scale insects appear, they can be physically removed with a 75% alcohol cotton swab. Rotating the flowerpot regularly can prevent the plant from deviating from the crown.
How to raise aloe vera
After mastering these maintenance tips, your aloe vera will grow explosively within 3-6 months. It is recommended to take growth record photos every quarter and adjust the maintenance plan in time by comparing leaf fullness and plant type changes. With appropriate pruning and rationing, not only can we obtain healthy mother plants, but we can also cultivate more seedlings to share with relatives and friends.