How can aloe vera in the sleepless city dry leaves?
As a star variety in the indoor green planting industry, Evernight Aloe Vera is popular for its unique striped leaves. However, leaf dryness often occurs during the maintenance process, which not only affects the ornamental value, but also may threaten the health of the plant. This article interprets the three core causes and takes you to systematically grasp the coping strategies for dry leaf problems. In-depth analysis of the causes of dry leaves of aloe vera in the night city is unbalanced in water management. Although this variety has drought-tolerant characteristics, not watering for more than 3 weeks will cause capillary roots to shrink. It is recommended to use the "three-finger soil detection method": the index finger is inserted into the basin soil to a depth of 2 knots. If it is completely dry, water needs to be replenished. In summer, the soil needs to be kept slightly moist. It is recommended to replenish water in the morning 2-3 times a week and use the dipping basin method to ensure deep water absorption. Improper humidity control When the air humidity is lower than 40%, the cuticle of the leaves thickens, and a thermohygrometer can be configured for real-time monitoring. It is recommended to use an ultrasonic humidifier to maintain a 60% RH environment, or spray the back of the leaves in the morning and evening (to avoid stagnant water). During winter heating, hydroponic green plants can be placed to form a micro-ecosystem. Insufficient light intensity. Full sunshine (6-8 hours) can be accepted in spring and winter. In summer, a sunshade net needs to be used to filter 30% ultraviolet light. If the leaf tip is browned, it should be immediately transferred to a scattered light environment to cooperate with cutting off the damaged leaves (retaining 1cm of healthy parts). Rotate the flowerpot regularly to ensure uniform light exposure.
Preventive maintenance is also key: choose a breathable substrate of ceramsite mixed with perlite (3:1), check the root system every spring when changing pots to retain strong main roots. By establishing a maintenance log to record water, fertilizer and light parameters, it can effectively prevent the recurrence of dry leaves, and keep aloe vera that never sleeps forever to maintain its jade-like moist texture.