Aloe hasn't grown in two years? Add a few granules when watering, and dozens of side shoots will sprout in a month

A gardening friend's aloe has been kept for two years without growing, all wilted and looking malnourished, and watering doesn't help either. They always complain that aloe won't grow taller, but there is actually a reason for this

Generally, aloe has two peak growing seasons, one is spring, one is autumn. With good care in these two seasons, you can clearly feel the aloe growing. In winter and summer, however, aloe grows very slowly, with little change,

Slow growth in aloe is also closely related to care. The three most likely reasons aloe won't grow are: too much watering, compacted potting soil, and no fertilizing

Too much watering

Aloe has fleshy roots, and too much watering easily causes root rot, which makes both water absorption and nutrient absorption worse, so the aloe looks listless and grows slowly. Generally, water only when the soil is dry and let it dry between waterings. If you really can't tell dry from wet, then pinch the leaves and water again once the leaves are soft.

Compacted potting soil

If the potting soil mix for growing aloe is inappropriate and causes the soil to compact, this is also very unfavorable for aloe growth. On one hand, aloe roots cannot spread out, and if the roots are not vigorous, the aloe naturally will not grow vigorously. On the other hand, when potting soil is compacted, watering does not soak through, and even if you apply a little organic fertilizer, it cannot seep in. Over time, the aloe is in a state of lacking water and fertilizer and will not grow well.

Improper fertilizing

Aloe also grows relatively fast during its growing season, which requires us to keep up with fertilizer and water. Apply a nitrogen-based organic fertilizer once or twice a month. When fertilizing, do not apply concentrated fertilizer. You can use your own fermented organic fertilizer water, or melt three or four granules of compound fertilizer in water and pour it on the aloe. This lets the roots constantly feel the presence of fertilizer, enough for them to absorb and grow. This is called frequent application of light fertilizer.

Then place it in a semi-shaded or bright, indirect light environment, and the aloe will grow thick leaves and a compact shape, constantly producing side shoots, with dozens of side shoots bursting out of one flower pot. Filling the pot is very easy