What soil is best for growing aloe vera?

Aloe vera has strong adaptability to the environment and is relatively easy to maintain. It can be placed on a bright windowsill or balcony. However, many flower lovers cannot grow aloe vera well. The key to growing aloe vera well is the soil preparation. Unsuitable soil directly affects the growth of aloe vera.

Soil for aloe vera

Although aloe vera has a strong adaptability to soil, it also requires soil that is breathable, loose, well-drained and water-retaining, and can store fertilizer. It also needs to be fertile and rich in nutrients, with a neutral pH value, preferably between 6.8 and 7.0.

Aloe vera soil preparation method

1. Garden soil + humus + river sand: When preparing soil for aloe vera, do not use a single type of soil, as it will be difficult to meet the growth needs. You need to combine a variety of materials. You can mix garden soil, humus, and river sand in a ratio of 4:4:2. The soil prepared in this way will be fertile and loose.

2. Granular soil + nutrient soil + garden soil: Use loose and breathable granular soil for growing aloe vera. You can mix granular soil, nutrient soil and garden soil in equal proportions. This mixture is not easy to penetrate water and it also contains nutrients. Add some dilute fertilizer during the growth period and it will grow relatively faster.

Aloe Vera Soil Replacement

The soil should be changed according to the growth condition of the aloe plant, once every 1 to 2 years, which is suitable for the warm time in spring and autumn. Do not water before changing the soil, keep the soil in the pot relatively dry, you can loosen the soil slightly, and use a shovel to draw a circle around the flowerpot. This will make it easier for the plant roots to be removed from the pot. After removing the pot, trim the roots, dry them and set them aside.

The flower pots should be well-ventilated, and clay pots and porcelain pots can be used. The soil also needs to be prepared in advance and then disinfected. Then put the aloe vera in the pot, allow the roots to stretch naturally, and then slowly fill the pot with soil. Do not damage the roots and leaves, and then flatten the soil surface.