Aloe Vera is a popular plant in the United States for its health benefits.
We will provide you with some knowledge about how to grow and care for an aloe vera plant, so that your family can enjoy all these great properties Aloe Vera plant offers!
Growing Conditions
Aloe Vera is a succulent that loves the dry conditions, so it thrives in an environment with little or no water. Aloe needs good drainage, and will do best if you plant them near windowsills where they can get plenty of sunlight for UV rays to help their leaves stay strong!
To create your own potting soil mixture just mix one part high-quality cactus potting soil with three parts regular garden composted soils plus perlite or building sand as needed.
The aloe Vera plant has to be in a pot with drainage holes and lots of bright light or it can’t grow. South-facing windows towards the sun are best for this special houseplant, since they like getting their energy from that source!
General Care
Another essential thing to do is watering. The soil should be completely dry before you water so that it will not wilt the plant. Remember, Aloe Vera doesn’t like standing water.
Aloe Vera is a plant that doesn’t require fertilization. You can do it once in the spring when you like, but not too early or late because this will affect its growth rate.
A beneficial aloe vera at home should help with minor burns and rashes.