What are the cultivation methods and precautions for potted aloe vera?

How to grow aloe vera in pots

Aloe is a plant of the genus Aloe in the family Asphodeloides. It can generally be propagated by division and cuttings. Aloe likes light, but cannot tolerate direct sunlight. It can tolerate partial shade, but not excessive shade. The soil requires good water permeability and air permeability. The pH value should be between 6.5-7.2. The suitable growth temperature is 20-30℃, and it will stop growing below 10℃.

The potting soil for potted aloe vera should be loose, permeable and have strong drainage capacity, and it is best to have sufficient fertility. During the maintenance process, it is necessary to ensure sufficient light and not too dark. Water it in moderation, rather dry than wet, water it thoroughly when it is dry, and there should be no stagnant water. The growth environment should be controlled between 5-25℃, and diseases and pests should be prevented in time.

Watering method

Potted aloe vera only needs to be watered once every four or five days in spring and autumn. In summer, the temperature is high and the water evaporates faster, so it only needs to be watered once every two or three days.

Fertilization method

Potted aloe vera generally does not have high requirements for fertilizer. Usually, two or three times of fertilizer in half a year is enough. It is not advisable to apply too much fertilizer.

Pruning methods

When the potted aloe vera sprouts new buds, its plant shape can be adjusted by pinching. In particular, some plants with longer branches need to be pruned to make the plant grow fuller and prevent the columns from being too disordered and falling over.

Precautions for potted aloe cultivation

If the temperature drops to 5℃ in winter, potted aloe vera will stop growing. When the temperature is below 3℃, frost damage will occur, and when it is below 0℃, the leaves will be frozen. Therefore, potted aloe vera should be moved indoors or to a greenhouse for maintenance in time in winter. The overwintering temperature should be kept above 5℃, and attention should be paid to controlling watering and increasing light.