How to grow potted aloe and what to pay attention to

In today's increasingly developed economy, environmental pollution is also becoming more and more serious. People prefer to grow some green plants at home, because green plants have the effect of absorbing carbon dioxide and purifying the air. Growing green plants at home can make the indoor air fresh and is also good for people's health. So now green plants are increasingly favored by people. Let's take a look at how potted aloe should be grown.
Aloe, native to the Mediterranean and Africa, is a perennial herbaceous plant of the family Asphodelaceae. This plant is quite popular with the public, because it is easy to grow, is an ornamental plant with both flowers and foliage, and has medicinal value, so it is very popular.

●Choosing a pot
There are many kinds of flower pots, but the most suitable for growing aloe is a clay pot with good air permeability, so we should choose a clay pot. If other flower pots are used, they should be soaked through with water, otherwise after potting, watering will not easily penetrate the pot, and the half-dry, half-wet pot wall can easily damage the new roots.
●Preparation of potting soil
Potting soil should have the functions of retaining water, draining water, allowing air through and storing fertilizer. The commonly used potting soil formula is: humus, river sand, and garden loam, with a ratio of 2:1:2.

●Potting
Potting is generally carried out in spring and summer, and an indoor temperature of generally 15-18°C is more suitable. Before potting, place a piece of broken tile at the bottom of the pot. The broken tile should be placed over the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot to maintain drainage and also prevent the potting soil from leaking out. When potting, first place the aloe seedling upright in the center of the pot, try to let the root system spread out, cover the roots well with soil, and then slowly water into the pot.
●Repotting
Potted aloe generally needs to be repotted once every 1-2 years, and it is best to repot each year in spring from April to May and in autumn from September to October. After repotting, it needs to be placed in a semi-shaded place for a period of care, and after it has fully recovered, it can be moved to a sunny place for care.

●Management
When fertilizing, fertilizers can be divided into two types: organic fertilizers and inorganic fertilizers. To ensure the quality of aloe, inorganic fertilizers are generally not used. Aloe has a strong drought tolerance, and sometimes it will not wither even if it is not watered for 3-5 months, but in order for aloe to grow well, we should water reasonably by watering when the soil is dry and wet, and watering thoroughly when it is completely dry.

The above are the growing methods for potted aloe. Do you all understand them? Aloe is a very good plant. It can be used to beautify the home and purify the environment; it can also be used as medicine; and it is also very easy to keep alive. Such a good plant, everyone hurry and grow a pot of it.
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