Culture methods and matters needing attention of Aloe vera

1. Soil

To raise aloe, sandy soil with good drainage capacity and high nutrient content should be used. Specifically, peat soil, rotten leaf soil, fine sand and perlite can be evenly mixed according to the ratio of 4 to 3 to 2 to 1 to raise aloe.

Second, lighting

Aloe likes light, so it is necessary to bask in the sun in spring and autumn to help it grow more healthily. Summer to take certain shading measures, can not let it in the hot sun exposure, winter need to put it indoors where there is sunshine.

Third, watering

Because the water content of aloe is very high, so usually do not need to pour too much water. Usually keep the soil dry and wait until it is dry before watering. Because the transpiration is too strong in summer, we need to pour more water to replenish it.

4. Temperature

Aloe originated in the tropics, afraid of cold and heat, usually need to give it a temperature of 15-35 ℃, when the temperature is low in winter to ensure that the temperature is above 5 ℃, otherwise it may be difficult to grow.

V. matters needing attention

1. Prevent black spot. Black spot is a common disease of aloe, which will make the leaves appear black spots and affect the ornamental. So we need to give it medicine in advance before entering the rainy season to prevent the occurrence of the disease.

2. Fertilizer supply. Aloe is not a fat-loving plant. Let's not fertilize it too much at ordinary times. However, in the summer when the growth is too strong, we need extra topdressing to meet its growth needs.