How to grow Aloe Vera to make it more vigorous
The following is an introduction to the experience of growing Aloe Vera to make it more vigorous and the correct methods of Aloe Vera maintenance for netizens. The editor will explain in detail for you as follows:
Aloe Vera is a perennial evergreen herbaceous plant. Before raising, it is necessary to prepare neutral soil with good breathability and water permeability and a flowerpot of moderate size. There is no need to water too much during the breeding process, just follow the principle of watering when it's not dry. Aloe Vera loves light, so it is best to place it in a well-ventilated and sunny outdoor area for breeding. At the same time, Aloe Vera is heat-resistant, with the most suitable growth temperature around 20℃. Fertilizing Aloe Vera should be based on its growth condition and the environment. The following will introduce in detail from four aspects: pot selection, soil selection, ambient temperature, and water and fertilizer management.
1. Pot Selection
Before raising Aloe Vera, it is very necessary to choose a flowerpot of moderate size. If the Aloe Vera seedling is large and the pot is small, it will inhibit the healthy growth of Aloe Vera. Conversely, if the Aloe Vera seedling is small and the pot is large, it is easy to cause the soil to dry slowly after each watering, over time leading to rotten roots, and at the same time, it will look top-heavy and lack aesthetics.
2. Soil Selection
Aloe Vera prefers a neutral loose soil with good water permeability and breathability, and not easy to compact. You can mix humus soil, coarse sand, and garden soil in a ratio of 4:2:2. The proportion of coarse sand should not be too high because sandy soil can easily lead to the loss of water and nutrients, causing malnutrition.
3. Ambient Temperature
Aloe Vera loves light and heat. A sunny environment is very conducive to the growth of Aloe Vera, so it is necessary to maintain 6-7 hours of sunlight every day. However, this does not mean the more sunlight the better. In the盛夏, it is best to shade moderately to prevent sunburn. Meanwhile, it fears the cold, so the breeding environment should be between 15-30℃, with the most suitable growth temperature being 20℃. If it is below 0℃, the plant can easily die; if it is above 30℃, it can easily wither. In summer, it is necessary to spray water to increase the humidity around the plant to reduce the temperature.
4. Water and Fertilizer Management
Do not water Aloe Vera too frequently, only water when it's not dry. In the midsummer, it can be watered once every 3-5 days, preferably after sunset. In winter, the watering frequency should be reduced appropriately and it is best to water at noon. In spring and autumn, the frequency and time of watering are unlimited, depending on the condition of the plant. Fertilizing Aloe Vera is mainly with calcium phosphate or compound fertilizer. Fertilize more when the temperature is high and the growth is fast, and less when it is the opposite. Aloe Vera has few diseases and pests, generally no need for insecticides.
5. Propagation Methods
The common propagation methods include division propagation and cutting propagation. Division propagation is generally carried out in early spring, taking the plant out of the potting soil, selecting healthy young plants from the base, potting them separately without planting too deep, and watering less in the early stage of potting. Wait for half a month before watering thoroughly. Cutting propagation takes longer to root. Cut about 10 cm of leaves from the top of the old plant as cuttings, apply wood ash to the cut surface, let it dry for two days, and then insert it into the potting soil. Keeping the potting soil moist is enough.
The above introduction on how to grow Aloe Vera to make it more vigorous and the correct methods of Aloe Vera maintenance is hoped to bring some knowledge of flowers to green plant enthusiasts.