Aloe vera is popular in Germany as Houseplant cultivated for full sun. It looks good with its smooth, glossy leaves and yellow, red, or orange flowers and can be used for skin care and as a “green pharmacy” for skin and digestive problems will.
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Above all, aloe vera needs a lot of light to thrive, ideally a window sill in full sun. If you buy your aloe vera in the summer, you should still take it on slowly Sun and get used to bright light. Put them on an east window for a few days. This must also be observed for the young plants.
Before buying, you should consider whether you can offer the fast-growing plant enough space. Aloe vera should be placed in a larger container about every two years repotted will. If you use good succulent soil, you save yourself the regular one Fertilize. Otherwise, the undemanding aloe vera also takes commercially available Indoor potting soil, which is mixed with a little sand and peat, preference.
There are only a few tips to consider when it comes to care:
- ensure good drainage in the pot,
- pour vigorously directly onto the substrate, always remove excess water,
- in summer if necessary fertilize with universal or special fertilizer for succulents,
- not outside overwinter.
Propagate aloe vera yourself
To multiply, carefully separate the side shoots and plant them in their own container. The cut surfaces of the offshoots are left to air dry beforehand in order to prevent the formation of mold. You can also take cuttings from the leaves. The leaf pieces are put into a mixture Potting soil and fine sand. The container is placed in a light and warm place, the floor is kept evenly moist.
Tips & Tricks
In order to keep the vigorous plant in shape, the side shoots and, if necessary, also the outermost leaves cut off will.
