What are the precautions for growing aloe?
Aloe is an ornamental plant with relatively thick leaves, and aloe is divided into edible aloe and medicinal aloe, so how do you grow aloe? What are the precautions?
1. The growth habits of aloe
Aloe is a plant of the Asphodelaceae family and the genus Aloe, and the suitable growing environment temperature is 20—30°C, with the optimal nighttime temperature being 14—17°C. Below 10°C it basically stops growing, and below 0°C the leaf flesh of the aloe is frozen and all wilts and dies.
Aloe has a relatively strong drought resistance, and aloe removed from the soil can be left dry for several months without dying. During the growing period, aloe needs sufficient moisture, but it is not tolerant of waterlogging.
Aloe is generally propagated asexually by techniques such as transplanting offshoots from seedlings or cuttings. Asexual propagation is fast and can stably maintain the excellent characteristics of the variety.
2. Precautions for how to grow aloe
1. Pay attention to the planting container: when growing aloe, it is best to choose an earthenware pot, as this kind of flower pot has relatively good breathability and is suitable for aloe growth;
2. Pay attention to light and temperature: aloe is a light-loving plant, so good light conditions should be provided, and when the temperature is relatively low in winter, attention should be paid to keeping it warm;
3. Pay attention to watering: aloe does not need to be watered too frequently; generally watering once a week is enough.
3. The main values of aloe
1. Edible
Aloe contains 75 kinds of elements, almost completely matching the substances needed by human cells, and can provide some nutrients, as well as resist aging and promote healing.
2. Beauty
The polysaccharides and multiple vitamins contained in aloe have good nourishing, moisturizing, and whitening effects on human skin. It can also treat skin inflammation, and has a very good effect on acne, freckles, acne vulgaris, as well as burns, cuts, insect bites, and so on.