Planting and Management techniques of Aloe Vera

Aloe, also known as oil onion, is native to India and likes a warm, dry and sunny environment. Not resistant to cold, drought and semi-shade. Like fertile sandy loam with good drainage. The winter temperature is not lower than 5 ℃.

Reproduction

Ramet and cuttage propagation are commonly used. Ramet, when changing the pot from March to April, the young plants with dense growth around the mother plant were removed from the pot. If the young plant has few roots, it can be inserted in the sand bed first, and then put on the basin after taking root. The cuttings are carried out after flowering from May to June. The short stem at the top is 10ml 15cm cut and dried and then planted in the sand bed. Generally, it can take root about 2 weeks after cutting.

Cultivation

Aloe vera grows vigorously in early spring and must be fully watered and fertilized once a month. There is a short dormant period in summer, so watering should be controlled to keep it dry. Especially the young plants just planted in pots are not resistant to high temperature and rain and should be shaded slightly. Move into indoor maintenance after autumn, it is appropriate to put sunny and ventilated places, and strictly control watering.

Diseases and insect pests

Sometimes anthracnose and gray mold damage can be sprayed with 1000 times of acetic acid solution. Insect pests are harmful to scale insects and whiteflies, which are sprayed with 1000 times of omethoate EC.

Application

Aloe is short and colorful, and its colorful, succulent leaves are still green and pleasing to the eye in the hot sun. Orange flower branches can also be drawn from the top in early spring, which is very attractive. Potted plants are suitable for hall decoration and courtyard layout. The south can be cultivated in the open field, in a variety of ways, quite attractive.