How to transplant aloe vera?

As a common household plant, aloe vera not only beautifies the environment, but also has practical value, such as being edible and relieving the discomfort of mosquito bites. It grows fast, is easy to care for, and is easy to transplant. So how do you transplant aloe vera?

1. Steps for transplanting aloe vera

De-soiling and pruning: First, remove the aloe from its original soil and remove all old soil. Prune excessively long roots, especially capillary roots, to promote the growth of new roots.

Drying: Place the trimmed aloe vera in a ventilated place to dry, which usually takes 2-3 days to ensure wound healing and prevent infection after transplanting.

Prepare new soil: Use loose and breathable soil. You can add particles or river sand to enhance the air permeability and water permeability of the soil.

Planting and watering: Plant the dried aloe vera in new soil and water it thoroughly immediately. Rooting solution and carbendazim can be added to the water to promote root growth and prevent root diseases.

Slowing down the growth: Place the aloe vera in a place with diffuse light and good ventilation to help it adapt to the new environment.

2. Methods for judging successful transplanting

Observe the condition of the leaves: If the leaves become fuller, the color changes from red to green, and new leaves begin to grow, it means that the transplanting is successful.

3. Key points for aloe vera maintenance

Soil configuration: Although aloe vera can grow in garden soil, in order to improve the air permeability and water permeability of the soil, it is recommended to add cinders or river sand to the garden soil. This can effectively avoid root rot problems caused by poor ventilation or overwatering. When watering, wait until the soil in the pot is completely dry before watering thoroughly. When the temperatures drop in winter, aloe vera grows slowly and the soil should be kept slightly moist or watering should be reduced to help it survive the winter safely. In other seasons, sufficient water supply must be ensured.

Fertilization: Regularly supplement aloe vera with multi-element fertilizer to promote its balanced growth. If you want the aloe vera leaves to grow quickly, you can choose a fertilizer with a high nitrogen content and balanced other elements, such as Huaduoduo No. 10 or homemade bean cake fertilizer water. Fertilize 1 to 2 times a month to ensure sufficient nutrients, which will help aloe vera grow leaves and roots quickly.

Light: Aloe vera is a sun-loving plant and should be placed in a place with sufficient light throughout the year. If there is insufficient light, the aloe leaves will become slender and light in color, affecting their growth. Make sure your aloe vera gets plenty of light and avoid placing it in the shade. If there is insufficient light, watering and fertilization should be reduced to keep the aloe vera in a semi-dormant state to avoid problems.

Aloe vera is a plant that can tolerate barrenness and is suitable for home cultivation, but to ensure its healthy growth, the above methods must be mastered.