Aloe vera leaves can treat flower diseases - do you know this gardening method?
Leaves get spots and roots rot, few flowers bloom and pests keep coming..... You are annoyed by these problems too, right? Today Huahua will teach everyone a little trick: smear a bit of aloe vera gel on your flowers, and they are guaranteed to grow more and more vigorously!
What is aloe vera gel good for?
Gardening Encyclopedia
Aloe vera gel has strong antibacterial properties and can effectively kill some bacteria, fungi and viruses, inhibit the reproduction of pests and diseases. Besides its daily medicinal uses, it can also be used to care for flowers and plants.
I. Preventing and treating black spot disease
Summer is a peak period for pests and diseases, and many plants are prone to black spot disease. Black spots appear on leaves, petioles and stems, and in severe cases can cause drying and shedding.
How to do it?
Apply aloe vera gel evenly to both sides of the leaves, once a day, for 3 to 5 times in a row to effectively inhibit the spread of the disease spots.
II. Preventing and treating scorched leaf edges and black tips
Generally, plants such as Chinese roses (Rosa chinensis) and orchids are prone to scorched edges and black tips during care - either from too much water or fertilizer, or from a bacterial infection.
How to do it?
When you notice dry edges or black tips, first cut off these leaves, then apply aloe vera gel to the wounds. It not only sterilizes and reduces inflammation, but also supplements nutrients, reducing scorching and dry tips.
III. Preventing and treating root rot
Root damage generally shows up in two situations: first, when watered too much or when the potting soil has poor air permeability, the roots cannot breathe properly and rot; second, when repotting or transplanting, the roots are accidentally broken or crushed, injuring them and leading to bacterial infection.
How to do it?
When you find root rot, first cut off the rotten parts and rinse them clean with water, then apply aloe vera gel to the wounds to prevent infection. After drying, change the soil and repot.
Providing nutrients
Aloe vera gel is rich in vitamins, minerals, sugar compounds and amino acids, which can provide the nutrients needed for leaf photosynthesis and for the plant's flowering and growth, promoting vigorous health.
How to extract aloe vera gel?
Gardening Encyclopedia
Although the aloe juice sold on the market is convenient, it may contain preservatives. If flower lovers grow aloe, they can extract it themselves at home - simple, money-saving and all-natural.
Steps
1. Cut a fresh aloe leaf, scrub it clean with a brush, cut off the tip and the bottom end, and use a blade or other sharp object to remove the thorns on both sides. (Be careful not to hurt your hands~)
2. Use a blade to split the aloe lengthwise into two halves, then use a clean spoon to scrape off the aloe gel and put it into a container prepared beforehand.
3. Huahua reminds everyone that fresh aloe gel has a very strong, pungent smell. If flower lovers cannot stand it, it is best to wear a mask while doing this~
Flower lovers, do you grow aloe at home?
Just smear a little aloe juice on your flowers now and then,
to cure diseases and repel pests, and even for "beautifying and nourishing the complexion"~