Timing of picking aloe leaves: picking aloe leaves: maintaining aloe leaves: precautions for picking aloe leaves: Aloe vera, as a common indoor plant, is not only beautiful, but also has multiple medicinal values. The picking and maintenance of aloe leaves is the key to maintaining its healthy growth. This article will introduce you in detail the picking skills and maintenance methods of aloe leaves to help you better take care of your aloe plants. Timing of picking aloe leaves 1. Choose mature leaves: Aloe vera leaves need to be fully mature before they can be picked, usually showing full leaves and dark green color.
2. Observe the leaf growth cycle: The leaf growth cycle of aloe vera is about 2-3 years. When new leaves grow and old leaves gradually turn yellow, you can consider picking.
3. Best picking time: Spring and autumn are the best time to pick aloe vera leaves. At this time, the temperature is suitable, which is conducive to the growth of aloe vera and the recovery of leaves. Method of picking aloe vera leaves 1. Clean hands: Before picking, make sure your hands are clean to avoid bacterial infection.
2. Use scissors: Choose a sharp pair of scissors and cut them upward from the bottom of the blade to avoid damaging the stem of aloe vera.
3. Cutting treatment: Apply some charcoal powder or aloe vera gel to prevent bacteria from invading.
4. Retain the leaves: The picked leaves can be used for food, beauty or medicine. Conservation methods of aloe leaves 1. Appropriate watering: Aloe vera is drought-tolerant, watering should not be too much, and keep the soil slightly moist.
2. Appropriate lighting: Aloe vera likes light and places it in a sunny place, but avoid direct sunlight.
3. Fertilization: Apply compound fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of aloe vera.
4. Clean leaves: Clean leaves regularly to keep the plants clean.
5. Pest and insect pest control: Regularly inspect aloe vera plants and treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner. Precautions for picking aloe vera leaves 1. Avoid damaging the stem of aloe vera: When picking, be careful not to damage the stem of aloe vera, so as not to affect the growth of the plant.
2. Timely treatment after picking: The picked leaves should be treated in time to avoid deterioration.
3. Pay attention to personal safety: When picking, be careful to avoid cutting your fingers.
Picking and maintaining aloe vera leaves is the key to maintaining their healthy growth. By mastering the correct picking methods and maintenance skills, you will be able to better care for your aloe vera plants. I hope this article will help you. I wish you a lot of harvest in the process of maintaining aloe vera!
Note: This article refers to the book "Family Flower Raising Manual" and combines practical maintenance experience to provide readers with practical and detailed maintenance guidelines.