The natives of tropical regions are not the common household plants in a variety of climates.Once you know the basics, it's easy to care for an aloe Vera plant.It is possible to help your plant survive for a long time.
Step 1: The aloe should be placed in a sunny area.
It's a good idea to have a sunny kitchen window or another sunny place in your house.In areas with indirect sunlight, elia does well.If you place the aloe in a room with little sun, it won't thrive.If there is no chance of frost, you can move the plant outdoors in the summer.Plants made of 95 percent water can be turned into mush by a slight frost.If you live in a warm growing zone, choose a place that gets six to eight hours of indirect sun per day.
Step 2: Water is deeply, but not frequently.
The plants don't need much water.Wait until the soil is dry at least two inches below the surface, then water slowly and deeply until you see water coming through the drainage holes.The soil must be at least two inches below the surface before you can water it again.You will need to water frequently in most environments during April through October.In the winter, this equates to watering twice per month.Wait two or three days before watering if you just repot.The roots have time to adjust to the new soil.Water is less when in doubt.The plant dies when it is overwatered.If you're not sure if it's time to water, you should wait a few more days.If you love your plant, consider using the rain.When it rains, the aloe gets watered, and when it doesn't, it goes without.This recreates the natural environment.During times of dry weather, this won't work.It is important to avoid over watering because it can lead to root rot.
Step 3: During the growing season, it's a good idea to fertilize the aloe.
There will be vigorous growth of the aloe from April through September.If you would like to help, you can give it somefertilizer twice a month.Dilute a 15-30-15 fertilizer by mixing it with water.On the days when you don't have water, deliver thefertilizer.When the plant isn't actively growing, stop fertilization during the winter.
Step 4: There are insects that you need to watch for.
Mealy bugs are a common fan of the aloe plant.The bugs are brown or tan and they like to suck on the juice from the plants.You can prevent them by using a natural pesticide on your plant.
Step 5: Take a look at the pot that was filled with the medicine.
flimsy and small plastic pots are what Aloe plants come in.It's a good idea to repot your aloe in a bigger pot to make it last longer.If you already have a large, sturdy clay pot with holes in it, you don't need to repot it.
Step 6: There is a potting mix for cacti.
They don't do well in the rich moist soil of regular potting soil because they prefer dry, sandy soil.Plants like cacti and Succulent prefer their roots to be dry rather than wet, so make sure your garden store has a mix for them.If you live in a zone where there is no chance of freezing, you can grow a garden plant instead of a house plant.As your growing medium, use 1/3 sand, 1/3 gravel, and 1/3 soil.
Step 7: You should choose a pot three times larger than the root ball.
There is a mixture of roots and dirt at the base of the plant.A big pot that gives your plant plenty of room is what you want.If you want to catch the soil and water, get a clay pot with drainage holes and a tray.Make sure you don't let the pot sit in the water.It needs to be able to drain.After a few months or a year of care, your aloe plant is starting to get old.If the leaves are as tall as the pot, it's time to move the plant to a bigger container.Buy a pot that is three times larger than the root ball and repot it.
Step 8: The leaves should stand above the soil.
Set the root ball in the middle of the partially filled pot.All the way up to the base of the leaves, place more soil around the root ball.To keep the plant in place, pat it lightly with your hands.The soil should only cover the root ball.The pebbles should be placed on top of the soil.
Step 9: Spread pebbles or shells over the dirt
This will help to replicate the natural environment of the aloe.Pick any type of pebbles, rocks or shells that you like.Press them into the soil at the base of the plant.
Step 10: Allow the babies.
The tiny plants are from the main plant.If you see a fully formed baby, cut it from the mother plant with a knife.Don't break the roots as you do this.For a couple of days, put it on a dry shelf.Potted soil is used to repot it in a small pot.You can still grow a baby if it has no roots.Put the baby cut-side down on top of the soil by filling a small pot with the correct soil.If you want to avoid watering it, spray it with water every few days.Some roots should start to grow eventually.You can put it in the soil when you do.