What soil to choose for potted aloe vera and how to care for it

1. What soil to choose

1. Requirements: Although potted aloe vera does not have high requirements for soil, it needs to meet several requirements. First of all, the soil must be highly breathable, keep the soil loose, and not easily become compacted. It also needs to drain and retain water, while also being able to store fertilizer. It also needs to have a certain degree of fertility and nutrition. The pH value should be kept neutral, not alkaline or acidic, and the pH value should be kept between 6.8-7.0.

2. Materials: The materials generally used to prepare soil are as follows, such as garden soil, river sand, coal ash, humus, field mud, etc.

3. Soil preparation: When preparing the soil, a single type of soil is difficult to meet all the needs of growth, so a variety of materials should be combined. You can mix garden soil, humus, and river sand in a ratio of 4:4:2. The prepared soil can meet the needs of growth. Disinfect the soil before use to remove insect eggs and pathogens.

2. How to maintain

The maintenance of aloe vera is relatively simple and does not require too much energy. It should be kept in the sun during its daily growth period. It should not be kept in a dark place without sunlight for a long time. Reasonable exposure to sunlight helps healthy growth. Normally, there is no need to water or fertilize too much. Apply water and fertilizer appropriately according to the growth needs to meet the growth needs. Do not keep it outdoors in winter.