The keeping of the aloe vera

Growing in nature Aloe vera Thrives best in light to full sun Locationat Ambient temperaturesof about 22 ° Celsius and occasional vigorous Rainfall. It is grown for commercial purposes in many tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Central America, the Canary Islands and the Antilles.

In Germany it is Real aloeas Houseplant very popular again. The trend is not new. Even our grandmothers knew about their healing and cosmetic uses. The aloe can spend the summer in the garden or on the balcony. In winter, however, it has to go back to the warmth, and overwintering at 10-15 ° Celsius has an optimal effect on flower formation. Otherwise, the aloe vera is extremely easy to care for plant.

Light location is important

Aloe vera grows in the Countries of origin and cultivation countriesin full sun. The plants turn brown - especially after winter - and the tips dry up. This is a natural reaction to the strong

Exposure to sunlight. In any case, you should slowly get your room aloe used to the sun. If you want a green plant, the location should be as bright as possible, but not in the blazing sun.

Aloe needs well drained soil

Aloe likes sandy soils because they are good for draining water. Damp, heavy soils should be avoided, as the plant does not tolerate waterlogging:

• the most suitable is a mixture of houseplant soil and sand,
• possibly some peat can be added,
• It is important to have a good drainage layer on the bottom of the pot that allows excess water to drain off.

It is only poured when that Substrateis largely dry in the pot. In summer you can do it more often to water. Watering should be reduced to a minimum during hibernation.

The real aloe requires practically no fertilizer. You are doing your aloe vera a favor if you repot the fast-growing plant every few years. Always take something fresh with it Succulent soil. In this way you will give your aloe a good start after the stressful "move".

Tips & Tricks

Particularly large specimens of aloe vera can be admired in the succulent houses of most of the botanical gardens in Germany.