How to care for aloe vera in winter

Is aloe vera afraid of freezing?

Aloe vera is afraid of freezing. It grows in a frost-free environment all year round. Its suitable growth temperature is between 20-30℃, and the nighttime growth temperature is between 14-17℃. It will easily be frozen to death if the temperature is lower than this.

How to care for aloe vera in winter

1. Temperature

Aloe vera is not cold-resistant and can easily be frozen to death if the temperature is below zero degrees, especially during frost and snowfall, when its leaves will be frostbitten. Therefore, when the temperature is below 5 degrees, move the outdoor potted aloe vera indoors as soon as possible for maintenance, or place a plastic bag on the aloe vera pot to keep it warm.

2. Watering

For potted aloe vera grown indoors, reduce watering and do not water unless the soil is dry. Open windows frequently for ventilation and keep in plenty of light. Do not place the aloe vera pot in air vents and stop fertilizing to help it survive the winter.

Therefore, when caring for aloe vera in winter, you should not water it too much to avoid water accumulation in the pot, otherwise it will cause root rot and damage its leaves. Control watering to help it grow healthily.

3. Lighting

In winter, aloe vera must be kept in a warm and well-lit place to promote photosynthesis and achieve insulation effect, so that it can grow more vigorously.

Aloe vera needs more sunlight after entering winter. The light is weak at this time. Giving it sufficient light can not only increase the surrounding temperature, but also help it grow more vigorously.

4. Sunbathing

Aloe vera can be exposed to the sun in winter, and the plant itself also likes to be exposed to the sun. The sunlight is soft in winter, and more exposure to the sun is beneficial to its growth, but it cannot be exposed to the midday sun, which can easily cause sunburn.

Precautions for aloe cultivation in winter

1. Plant aloe vera in a flowerpot. When the temperature drops in November, try to move the flowerpot to a sunny place indoors so that the plant will not be frozen to death.

2. Aloe vera is not a plant that likes fertilizer. Do not apply too much fertilizer at ordinary times, especially in winter when the temperature is too low and the plant grows slowly. Excessive watering can easily cause fertilizer damage.

3. Aloe vera likes a humid growing environment. The soil should be kept moist at ordinary times, but do not water it too much, otherwise the roots will easily rot. The water temperature should be consistent with the room temperature to avoid frostbite of the plant.

4. When aloe vera is planted in the north, it can be placed on the indoor windowsill to get enough sunlight. At night, use cardboard to block the south side of the bottom of the pot to prevent the cold air from blowing in from the window and freezing the aloe vera.

After entering winter, you must control the water supply to aloe vera to keep the soil dry. Then pull the aloe vera out of the pot, wrap it in a large paper bag, and place it in the room. In spring, transplant it to new soil.