How should the timing and occasion of watering aloe be grasped?
Aloe prefers dry conditions. Although it can survive without water for a long time, its growth will be inhibited. Next, I will tell everyone how to water aloe.
Aloe is drought-tolerant but afraid of waterlogging. When the potting soil is too wet and drainage is poor, it easily causes aloe leaves to shrink, branches and roots to rot, and even death. To make aloe grow lush leaves and thick flesh, timely and appropriate watering is very important. The most suitable humidity for aloe is 45%-85%, and aloe watering is related to the season.
In winter, due to temperature, the growth of aloe is inhibited, so water should be given as little as possible, generally once every 15-20 days. If needed, spraying water on the leaf surface can be adopted to keep the potting soil appropriately dry, which helps aloe overwinter safely; in spring, when the temperature is 15-25°C, water once every 5-7 days; in summer, the temperature is high and evaporation is large, so water once every 2-3 days. In addition, water can be sprayed on the leaf surface every morning and evening to avoid the scorching sun in summer. Because the climate varies in different regions, aloe watering must be handled flexibly.
Aloe should be watered timely and appropriately. Too much water will cause root rot, and brown patches or brown rotting conditions will appear on the leaves. At this time, stop giving water, and it will slowly recover. If it lacks water, it will be at death's door, and the leaves will wither.
Watering potted aloe is related to the season
In spring, when the temperature is 15-25°C, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased, generally once every 5-7 days. Follow 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, water can be sprayed on the aloe leaf surface every morning and evening, which can keep the aloe leaf surface emerald green and increase its ornamental value. In summer, potted aloe should also be protected from prolonged exposure to the scorching sun to reduce water loss from the potting soil and the plant.
In autumn, aloe watering 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 an excessively saturated state for a long time, which causes insufficient oxygen and breathing difficulty in the roots of potted aloe and leads to the death of the aloe plant.
In winter, when the room temperature is low, water should be given as little as possible, generally once every 15-20 days. If needed, spraying water on the leaf surface can be adopted to keep the potting soil appropriately dry, which helps the aloe plant overwinter safely.
Watering potted aloe is related to water quality
Tap water in the south has a relatively high chloride content, so it is best to irrigate with rainwater or river water. If tap water must be used, 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. Magnetized water can be made by yourself. Use a relatively large magnet, then use a 0.5 cm latex tube, wind it 20 turns around the magnet, 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.
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