Easy Tips For Growing Aloe Vera Plants

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JAKARTA - The benefits of aloe vera for health and body care are well known. Not infrequently, this plant can easily be found in the yard. Have you ever thought about trying to grow aloe vera in your yard or backyard?

However, lack of experience can scare the aloe that is planted will not last long.

Well, for those of you who are worried about this, calm down and don't be afraid anymore. The following VOI presents how to plant aloe vera.

Choose soil with good water absorption

Aloe vera is suitable for planting in hot climates. You need to choose soil that has high water absorption so that aloe vera thrives. Soil with a high absorbency can also help you reduce the time you water regularly.

Planting aloe vera

Choose aloe vera that is small or young for planting. Also make sure the aloe vera seeds to be planted are still fresh or do not have black spots on the leaves. After getting superior seeds, plant aloe vera by plugging it into the soil or planting media that has been prepared.

Do not dig too deep or shallow, so as not to rot and collapse when it grows.

Don't water too often

Not all plants like water. Aloe vera, including one. This type of plant can be categorized as a plant that can grow well without needing to be watered every day.

In fact, if watered frequently, the leaves will rot quickly. No need to be afraid of dry plants because aloe vera has a lot of water reserves.

Give fertilizer and enough lighting

Do not forget to use organic fertilizer in moderation. In addition to fertilizer, do not forget to provide adequate lighting as well. Aloe vera plants really need sunlight, so there needs to be direct contact with sunlight.