table of contents
- Succulent sun plant
- As a houseplant
- Countermeasures
- Outdoors
- frequently asked Questions
The aloe comes from subtropical areas of the world and belongs to the succulents. As such, she likes you to warm and sunny place. How much direct sun Aloe vera but actually tolerate, this text tells you.
In a nutshell
titleSucculent sun plant
It is believed that the aloe vera originally came from the Arabian Peninsula. There it is both warm and dry and, above all, sunny. The plant has now spread all over the world. Mostly in subtropical or tropical areas, avoiding places that are too humid or shady. The thick, prickly leaves mark the aloe as a succulent plant. With this leaf shape, the plant is able to store water over a longer period of time. In addition, the narrow, pointed shape of the leaves reduces the area and thus the effects of solar radiation. The evaporation from the leaf surface decreases.
As a houseplant
In the room, the aloe vera is quite frugal in terms of its location, as long as it is bright enough. It tolerates direct sun from the east or west very well. On the other hand, a place that is too dark is not promising.
Note: The darker the plant, the less water it needs. In a shady place is the danger of Root damage by too frequent watering so higher.
If the sunlight is too strong, the leaves of the aloe can turn reddish in color. This does not harm the plant and disappears when the solar radiation decreases again towards the end of the growing season. However, a south-facing window where the direct sun shines at noon can cause real burns in summer. Too much sun for your aloe vera can be recognized by:
- crooked leaves
- leaves that feel limp (evaporation is increased)
- brownish leaf spots
- withered leaf tips
- a plant that turns gray-green
Countermeasures
A more common one to water Although it compensates for the high evaporation, the aloe vera does not help against direct sun. Instead, it should be placed in a shady location around lunchtime or a sunshade should be attached to the window. A larger piece of cardboard is sufficient for this or, if available, the blind is closed.
Note: Despite the glass, a winter garden is better suited for the aloe than the windowsill. It can be set up there further away from the glass front.
Outdoors
Outside it is easier to give the plant a good spot. A sunny terrace, a balcony on the south wall or the sheltered place on a south wall of the house are all places where an aloe thrives splendidly. It is important that the right substrate is chosen and that the plant is not in the shade of larger plants. It should also be protected from heavy rains. The aloe can react sensitively if there is water in its leaf rosette for a long time.
Note: As soon as single-digit temperatures are reached, the plants should be returned to the house.
frequently asked Questions
Since it comes from very warm, dry and sunny areas, this is not necessary. The sunlight is not as direct outdoors as without a gap behind glass.
The sunnier it is, the more water the plant needs. However, it generally likes it rather dry, so it is only poured when the substrate has dried out on the surface.
In any case, it should be permeable. Sandy to stony earth is even better. Very loamy soil is unsuitable because it compacts quickly.
The plant remains rather poor in the shade. At most penumbra is still tolerated.
