How to water aloe vera? Master the correct watering method

Aloe vera likes dry conditions. Although it can survive without water for a long time, its growth will be inhibited, so watering aloe vera properly is one of the important maintenance techniques for potted aloe vera. So, how do you water your potted aloe vera? What are the particular points about watering aloe vera? Here, the editor shares with everyone the correct method for watering potted aloe vera:

Watering potted aloe vera is related to the season

In spring, when the temperature is 15—25 degrees Celsius, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased, generally once every 5—7 days. Adopt the principle of not watering if not dry, and watering thoroughly if dry, so that the potting soil is both dry and moist.

In summer, the temperature is relatively high and evaporation is large, so watering is needed once every 2—3 days. In addition, in the morning and evening each day, water can be sprayed on the aloe leaves, which can keep the aloe leaves emerald green and increase their ornamental value. In summer, potted aloe vera should also be careful to avoid prolonged exposure to the scorching sun, so as to reduce water loss from the potting soil and the plant.

In autumn, watering aloe vera is basically similar to spring. Sometimes it is better to water less and water again after the potting soil lacks water, rather than keeping the potting soil in a state of excessive water saturation for a long time, which causes insufficient oxygen and breathing difficulty in the roots of potted aloe vera and leads to the death of the aloe plant.

In winter, when the room temperature is low, watering should be reduced as much as possible, generally once every 15—20 days. If needed, leaf spraying can be used to keep the potting soil appropriately dry, which is helpful for the aloe plant to overwinter safely.

Watering potted aloe vera is related to water quality

Tap water in the south contains a relatively high amount of chloride, so it is best to irrigate with rainwater or river water. If tap water must be used, you can prepare a large container, put the tap water into the container in advance, and expose it to the sun for several days to let the chloride volatilize. This can not only raise the water temperature, but also reduce the harm of chloride ions in the water. Some aloe enthusiasts use magnetized water to water aloe and have also achieved relatively good results. You can make magnetized water yourself. Use a relatively large magnet, then use a 0.5 cm latex tube, wrap it around the magnet 20 times, fix the latex tube, slowly let water in from one end, and release magnetized water from the other end. The general flow rate is 1000 grams per hour. Magnetized water can release nutrients in the substrate and increase the physiological activity of the plant. Potted aloe enthusiasts can try it.