How to plant Fengjin Aloe
Compared to the small experience of most people in planting Fengjin Aloe and indoor maintenance techniques related to this plant, the editor will introduce the following.
Many people only know about Boru Aloe, but not Fengjin Aloe (also known as Boru Aloe, Aristaloe aristata), which is a very classic old variety. Its characteristic is that it is sturdy and easy to grow, and it easily blooms flowers. Many people have kept this plant since they were young.
If you want it to bloom, there are actually many small techniques. The simplest is to use a smaller pot, provide ample sunlight, keep it in a full-sun environment, and pay attention to proper water control. Do not keep the soil constantly moist, and with a warm and dry environment all year round, it is easy to bear flowers. It will shoot a long flower spike from the center of the plant, and delicate flowers can bloom at the top of the flower stem. As long as Fengjin Aloe is well-cared for, it can bear flowers every year. The flowers are generally orange in color, with layers of petals that bloom from the bottom up.
When Fengjin Aloe is well-cared for, small suckers will grow at the base of the plant. When the suckers are a bit bigger, you can repot them in spring and autumn each year. The extra suckers can be separated and planted in new potting soil, and then watered after a few days and gradually kept in a sunny area.
Fengjin Aloe has a rather ordinary appearance, with a rosette shape. The plant grows very evenly, with the bottom of the leaves being a jade green and the top being dark green, with many white spots on the leaf surface. Its appearance is not particularly high, but it is enduring, very affordable, sturdy and easy to grow, with low requirements for the environment and soil.
1. Soil
It only needs to use some loose, breathable, and well-draining soil to successfully plant Fengjin Aloe.
If you don't have good soil at home, you can still grow it well. You can use common garden soil mixed with 30%~40% coarse sand and some cinder from honeycomb coal or some bark to ensure good drainage of the soil, allowing it to grow normally.
If you want to use better soil, you can use peat soil or fine coconut bran, mixed with 50% granular soil. Granular soil can be made of common materials like maifan stone, red jade soil, zeolite, or volcanic stone, and it should be fine.
2. Sunlight
If you want Fengjin Aloe to bloom every year, you need to provide as much sunlight as possible, with at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day. In the summer, when temperatures exceed 35 degrees Celsius, you need to pay attention to proper shading during noon and afternoon. The environment for maintaining Fengjin Aloe should not be overly dark, especially when kept in an office for a long time and watered frequently, which can easily lead to leaf elongation (serious cases can cause root rot, such as waterlogging in the leaf heart), affecting the overall plant shape.
3. Watering
When maintaining Fengjin Aloe in a pot, avoid frequent watering. Each time, wait for the soil to dry for a few days before replenishing water. This will prevent root rot and promote flower formation. If it is in an excessively cold season, such as temperatures below 12 degrees Celsius, it is even more necessary to stop watering.
4. Fertilizer
When maintaining Fengjin Aloe, avoid frequent fertilizing. It has relatively low fertilizer requirements and adding one or two tablespoons of slow-release fertilizer to the potting soil in spring and autumn is sufficient. You can use slow-release fertilizer with more phosphorus and potassium.
Many people fail to grow Fengjin Aloe because the temperature is too low in winter. It is very afraid of frost. The minimum temperature in winter should also be above 5 degrees Celsius. Stop watering and fertilizing when it's cold, and move it to a warmer place. If the temperature drops below 0 degrees Celsius, it will definitely freeze to death.
This article shares the experience and small knowledge of how to plant Fengjin Aloe and indoor maintenance techniques related to this plant. I hope this article can provide you with some help!