Potted aloe grows slowly; prune the side shoots this way for faster and more abundant growth
Many people have aloe; aloe is a tropical herbaceous plant that is easy to cultivate and has a high survival rate. Aloe is highly valuable in medicine. Aloe contains a large amount of aloe gel and vitamins. It is very beneficial to the body's physical constitution and metabolism. Many people say that whether the potted aloe they have at home grows or not, they do not know; give it some cuts, and endure it constantly sprouting every day!
The method given to you today is "beheading" the aloe. The "I" is actually "picking the shoots" in crop production, which is called "botanical apical dominance." During the growth and development of a plant, there is a close relationship between the terminal bud and the lateral buds. The vigorous growth of the bud inhibits the growth of the axillary buds. If for some reason the bud stops growing, some buds will grow rapidly. The primary task of growth is to inhibit the phenomenon of lateral bud growth, which is called apical dominance. Therefore, eliminating the terminal bud naturally produces more tender shoots. This is the solution for succulents, making it the fastest strain for producing a long-legged variation.
Step 1: Choose the cutting position for the aloe after beheading.
Step 2: Remove the cut head from 2 to 4 leaves at the base, so that the head can be cut into the soil at the base, and leave the cut base in the original pot. After pruning is complete, place it in a ventilated spot to dry.
Step 3: Insert the wound of the head into new soil, and the head will regain its compact, beautiful form.
The leaves are used for leaf cuttings, and each leaf will produce new life. Because the top edge of the beheaded plant is cut off, it will cause a large number of lateral branches to form and grow long.
The potting soil for aloe should be kept moist. Too much water is harmful to aloe roots because of its drought-resistant characteristics and tendency to suffer from waterlogging. When water is needed, pour it gently at the edge, but do not force it. To avoid the potting soil easily becoming compacted and affecting soil aeration, when the soil becomes compacted, loosen it promptly to a depth of about 1.5 cm.