How to trim aloe

1. The pruning methods are different for different situations.

If you want to trim it for the sake of beauty, how can you trim it to get a good-looking plant? First of all, to ensure that the correct operation of cutting leaves, knives to ensure that fast enough, it is best to disinfect with alcohol, and then along the base of aloe leaves to start cutting, the incision as far as possible flat, be careful not to scratch the rhizome. After cutting off the lower leaves, the whole plant will feel taller, not as dull as when there are more lower leaves.

When there is rot in the root of aloe, it should be pruned carefully and the festering part of the root should be completely cut off without a trace of residue, which can also retain space and nutrition for new roots. After the root system is cut off, wait until the wound is dried before it can be planted in the soil, otherwise it is not conducive to wound recovery. For withered or sick leaves, they also need to be cut off.

If aloe is too prosperous, you can cut off the complicated leaves and cut off the leaf buds when the tender roots are just sprouting, which can appropriately restrain its growth rate.

2. Nursing after pruning

After pruning, the soil of aloe potted plants should be fertile enough to ensure adequate plant nutrients. Secondly, the water storage capacity of the basin soil is strong, and the flower soil is moist and the natural water is sufficient, so that its life activities can be maintained normally. In addition, the air permeability of the flower soil is also very important for its survival, the airtight flower soil will make the root breathing is not smooth, prone to root rot.

However, good permeability can also lead to rapid loss of nutrients, so the sand and clay used in cultivation must be treated and neutral before they can be used as a substrate for the cultivation of aloe. In addition to the above conditions, but also to ensure that there is no stagnant water in the basin, so do not overwater. In addition, it is best to put it in a place where the sun is not easy to shine.