How to grow aloe vera

1. Cut leaves

Select a healthy aloe vera mother plant and cut leaves at least 8 cm long from it. Be careful when cutting and make sure the cutting tools, whether they are knives or scissors, are clean, otherwise it will easily lead to infection and affect the survival rate.

2. Leaf Processing

After cutting it, let the cross section dry and wait patiently for it to grow a thin film. This process takes about 10-15 days, but the time is uncertain. Be sure to wait until it grows out of the film before planting, because the film separates the bacteria in the soil from the leaves, and if it is infected, it will rot soon.

3. Prepare the soil

Because aloe vera needs sufficient water to grow but is afraid of waterlogging, you should choose a flowerpot with drainage holes and prepare nutrient soil. When preparing, just mix potting soil and sand in a 1:1 ratio.

4. Insert the leaves

After preparing the above work, insert the leaf directly into the soil with the cross section facing downward, and the insertion depth should be about one-third of the entire leaf. It is best to soak them in rooting hormone before insertion.

5. Post-maintenance

After inserting the leaves, place them in a warm and sunny place. Keep the soil slightly moist in the first month, and then water it after the aloe vera takes root and dries out.