How to Plant Aloe Vera After Cutting It Off? A Detailed Guide to the Method

Aloe vera can be used both medicinally and in skincare products; it has anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, and scar-removing effects. Growing aloe vera is relatively simple, but do you know the method for planting aloe vera after cutting it off? Below is an introduction to the relevant knowledge.

1. Leaf Treatment

Let the cut cross-section of the reed dry out and patiently wait for it to grow a thin film; this process takes about 10-15 days, or longer. You must wait until it grows the film before planting, because the film isolates the leaf from soil bacteria; if it becomes infected, it will soon rot.

2. Soil

Aloe vera likes to grow in loose soil that drains well and does not easily compact. Soil with poor drainage and aeration will block root respiration and cause root rot; however, overly sandy soil often leads to the loss of water and nutrients, causing poor growth in aloe vera.

3. Inserting the Leaf

After completing the above steps, insert the leaf directly into the soil with the cut cross-section facing down, to a depth of about one third of the entire leaf. Before inserting, it is best to soak it in rooting hormone.

4. Sunlight

Aloe vera needs ample sunlight to grow. Note that newly planted aloe vera should not yet be exposed to the sun; it is best to let it see sunlight only in the morning, and wait until ten days to half a month later, when it will gradually adapt and thrive in the sunlight.

5. Fertilizing

Aloe vera needs nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and some trace elements. To ensure that the aloe vera is a green, natural plant, try to use fermented organic fertilizer; cake fertilizer, chicken manure, and compost are all fine, and earthworm castings are even more suitable for growing aloe vera.

Aloe vera is somewhat toxic, and pregnant women, infants, and young children should not consume it. For ordinary people, the daily intake of Aloe vera gel should not exceed 30 grams.