How much do potted aloe plants cost and what should you pay attention to when growing them
As a new way of planting, potted plants have been accepted by the public. Many friends who are keen on growing potted plants like to grow aloe. So how much do potted aloe plants cost, and what should you pay attention to when growing them? Let me share some life experience with you below.
The price of a potted plant is about 15 yuan, though of course it varies depending on the variety.
Points to note when growing:
Aloe likes to grow in loose soil that drains well and does not easily compact. Ordinary soil can be mixed with some gravel and ash, and it is even better if leaf mold and grass ash can be added. Soil with poor drainage and aeration will block root respiration, causing rot and death, but overly sandy soil often leads to the loss of water and nutrients, making aloe grow poorly.
Aloe is afraid of cold, as it has long grown in frost-free environments all year round. It stops growing at around 5°C, its life processes are impaired at 0°C, and if the temperature falls below 0°C, it will suffer frost damage. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-35°C, with humidity of 45-85%.
Like all plants, aloe needs water, but it fears waterlogging most of all. In rainy and humid seasons or when drainage is poor, its leaves easily shrivel and its stems and roots rot, leading to death.
Aloe needs plenty of sunlight to grow. Note that newly planted aloe should not be exposed to the sun yet; it is best to let it see sunlight only in the morning, and it will take ten days to half a month before it gradually adapts and thrives in the sun.
Fertilizer is indispensable to any plant. Aloe needs not only nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also some trace elements. To ensure that aloe is a green, natural plant, use fermented organic fertilizer as much as possible; cake fertilizer, chicken manure and compost are all fine, and worm castings are even more suitable for growing aloe.
That is what I have introduced to you above. I hope it can serve as a reference in your life. Potted aloe is not expensive, and you should also pay attention to how you grow it, so that you can bring out unlimited value within a limited price.