Most Aloe species grow in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Central America and Asia. Some Mediterranean regions and the Canary Islands where average temperatures of around 20-25 ° Celsius prevail all year round, offer optimal growth conditions for the warmth-loving plants. The main growing areas are South and Central America, Africa and Spain.
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In this country is Aloe vera (even Real aloe or Aloe barbadensis Miller) as Houseplant for the sunny Location cultivated. Aloe vera thrives on south-facing windows, where delicate plants can be damaged. Like all succulents, it stores water in its thick leaves and can therefore survive for a long time without watering.
This frugality in care, but above all the bizarre appearance, makes aloe vera attractive:
- trunkless or short trunk, densely covered with rosette-shaped leaves,
- fleshy, smooth, shiny leaves with thorns, about 30-60 cm long,
- Flowers in yellow, red or orange.
Summer stay outdoors
Aloe vera can move to the garden or balcony from around the beginning of June. Even the plants that don't really want to thrive can benefit from being outdoors. Provided you have a warm and sunny place available. It is poured about every third day. Weekly fertilization is recommended.
In the course of September you should bring your aloe vera back into the house. There it can stand a little cooler in winter. If the stand is cool, however, it should to water reduced and that Fertilize can be set. In greenhouses and in sheltered locations where the Temperatures even in winter it does not fall below 10 ° Celsius, the plants have optimal conditions for the formation of new flowers.
Tips & Tricks
The young plants, especially the ones you made yourself Cuttings should slowly get used to the sun and bright light.
