How to grow aloe vera hydroponically? Detailed guide to methods and precautions

Flowers & Gardening Jan 1, 1970 0 views

Most of the aloe vera we see in daily life is grown in soil, but few people know it can also be grown hydroponically. So how do you grow it that way? First comes sunlight and nutrient solution. Before it grows roots, it must not be exposed to light, nor should it be given nutrient solution. Once its roots have grown well, you can gradually let it enjoy the sun and give it nutrient solution. The nutrient solution must be replaced regularly; in summer, be careful to moderately reduce light, and in winter, moderately increase the temperature.

I. Growing methods

1. Sunlight

Right after planting, it needs to be placed in a shady spot, and must never be exposed to direct sunlight. To allow its roots to grow normally, we can cover the lower half of its container with black cloth. After the roots have grown well, it can gradually enjoy sunlight; at first the duration should not be too long, and then it can be gradually extended.

2. Replace the nutrient solution regularly

Before the roots have grown well, it must not be given any; once the hydroponic roots have emerged, it has more or less adapted to the hydroponic environment, and only then can we give it nutrient solution. After that, it should be replaced once every half a month or once a month.

3. Summer care

In summer, because excessively high temperatures cause it to enter a dormant state, it is best to move it to a semi-shady spot at this time.

4. Winter care

In winter, as long as the indoor temperature stays above 5°C, it can survive the winter safely. But it needs to be placed in a spot indoors with plenty of light. If you want it to bloom as early as possible, you can adjust the room temperature to above 10°C.

II. Precautions

1. Do not use mixed liquids

When growing it at home, many people like to pour tea water or rice water into the pot, but this is not allowed with hydroponics. With hydroponics, clean water is best, and you should also pay attention to changing the water frequently, ideally once every 2 to 3 days. During this time, the rotten roots should also be removed promptly, and the container cleaned, to ensure the water quality stays clean.

2. Replace the nutrient solution on time

After some time in hydroponics, it will grow fibrous roots, and at this point a certain amount of nutrients is needed to supply its growth, so we can add an appropriate amount of nutrient solution depending on the situation, and replace it once every half a month or once a month.