Into The Bloom: How To Grow Aloe Vera Plant At Home

Having an aloe vera plant at home is always a good idea. Not only does an aloe plant add beauty to your home garden, but it also acts as a saviour in more ways than one. Aloe vera gel extracted from fresh aloe leaves is believed to treat multiple skin conditions, aloe vera plant is also known to purify the air by removing toxins. For its many amazing benefits, if you are planning to have an aloe vera plant at home, here is a quick guide for you.

How To Grow Aloe Vera Plant At Home?

• Aloe vera plant can be grown from a mature aloe vera plant or a baby aloe vera plant.
• Get a pot with drainage holes at the bottom. Aloe vera plant doesn't grow well in waterlogged soil and needs good drainage for growth.
• Get regular potting soil to grow aloe vera plants at your home.
• To ensure drainage, add in some pebbles at the bottom and top them with a potting mix.
• Transfer the aloe plant to the center of the pot.

• Add potting mix around it and gently press the plant down.
• Place the aloe vera plant in bright and indirect sunlight.

• Aloe vera leaves store water and thus you shouldn't overwater the plant.
• In a few weeks, you will see the plant producing smaller plants at the base. These once grown well should be transferred to another pot carefully.

Tips To Grow Aloe Vera Plant Faster At Home

• Aloe vera plant doesn't require frequent watering. The plant is drought-tolerant. Water the plant at a limit and only when the soil starts to dry up.
• While aloe vera plants grow quickly under bright light, placing them in direct sunlight can damage the leaves.
• Aloe vera plants are at a higher risk of being attacked by pests. Keep checking your plant for any aphids or bugs. If you notice any, clean the aloe leaves immediately. Wipe the leaves with a cloth dipped in a water and gentle soap solution.
• While pruning, remove dead and damaged leaves from the base using sharp scissors.

• Aloe vera plants don't need frequent fertilisation. You can use fertiliser once a month. Get a balanced fertiliser during the summer and spring seasons.
• Aloe vera plant requires a regular room temperature for good growth.
• If you are growing multiple aloe vera plants in one pot, make sure they have enough space between them. If the pot is overcrowded, it will slow down the growth of the plant.
• The pot plays a key role in the growth of the aloe plant. The pot shouldn't be too small or too large or it can slow down the growth of the plant. Ask a gardening professional for suggestions.

• Remember that aloe vera is a slow-growing plant and even if you keep a check on its conditions, it will grow at its own pace. Just be patient and consistent with your care for the plant.

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