Is Aloe a Herbaceous Plant? A Complete Guide to Aloe

Other Names for Aloe

Luhui, Nehul, Xiangdan, Nuhui, Laowei

Growing Habits of Aloe

Soil: Aloe grows in soil with good air permeability and water permeability. This kind of soil has a high organic content, with a pH value of 6.5-7.2.

Light: Aloe loves light and tolerates semi-shade, but dislikes direct sunlight and excessive shade.

Temperature: The suitable growing environment temperature is 20 - 30 °C, and the best night temperature is 14 - 17 °C. Below 10 °C it basically stops growing, and below 0 °C the leaf flesh of the aloe freezes, all wilts and dies.

Water: Aloe has a strong drought resistance. Aloe removed from soil can be kept dry for several months without dying. During the growing period, aloe needs sufficient water, but it does not tolerate waterlogging.

Ecological environment: The ecological environment of aloe must not be polluted, and attention should be paid to ventilation.

Aloe not only needs nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also some trace elements. To ensure that aloe is a green, natural plant, try to use fermented organic fertilizers, cake fertilizer, chicken manure and compost. Earthworm castings are even more suitable for growing aloe.

The Flower Language of Aloe

The flower language of aloe is self-respecting yet self-doubting love. The flower divination is: you are always carrying a very big burden, filled with emotional troubles, which damages your spirit and leaves you depressed and lifeless. In fact, you are a very strong person, brave enough to bear challenges and pressure. As long as you have firm willpower, you can certainly break through psychological barriers and regain your former glory.