Planting methods and matters needing attention of Aloe Vera

Aloe is one of the few edible species in the genus Aloe, and it also has the effect of skin care and beauty, so what are the planting methods and matters needing attention of aloe?

I. growth habits of Aloe vera

Aloe is a plant of Aloe family and Aloe Vera, also known as Onion, Aloe Vera, Aloe barbadensis, Aloe vera, Aloe vera, Aloe vera and so on. It is mainly distributed in the south and north of Africa and the West Indies in South America.

Aloe generally uses seedling transplanting or cutting techniques for asexual reproduction, like light, tolerance to semi-shade, avoid direct sunlight and excessive shade.

Aloe has a strong ability to resist drought, aloe from the soil can dry for several months without death. Aloe vera needs sufficient water during its growing period, but it is not resistant to waterlogging.

2. planting methods and matters needing attention of Aloe Vera

1. Planting method

Propagation was carried out by means of split propagation and cutting propagation, and then the sandy loam with loose fertility and good drainage was selected for cultivation, and the field management such as watering and fertilization was done after planting.

Among them, aloe must be watered when it is hot in summer to keep the soil moist. But should not be too wet, pay attention to the elimination of stagnant water, so as to avoid rotting roots.

When fertilizing aloe, it is necessary to apply fertilizer in time, mainly with mature organic fertilizer combined with chemical fertilizer. Application of chemical fertilizer 3-4 times a year, each time per mu of rotten organic fertilizer 4000-5000kg, mixed urea 6kg, superphosphate 50kg.

Note: aloe likes warm and cold, need to pay attention to the culture temperature, and pay attention to the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests in the process of growth.

The common diseases of aloe include anthracnose, brown spot, leaf blight, white silk disease and bacterial diseases.