Growing Aloe Vera – Steps And Suggestions

Gardening

oi-Anjana

By Anjana Ns

Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 12:59

If you are still planning on what type of plant to be grown in your garden then our suggestion would be to choose plants which are not only green and fresh in all the seasons of the year but are also rich in medicinal properties. One such plant that tops the list is the Aloe Vera plant. Aloe Vera is a short stemmed succulent plant cultivated throughout the world. Growing Aloe vera is not difficult as the ornamental plant is suitable for any climatic condition. The succulence in the plant enables it to survive even in low rainfall regions. To grow aloe vera and maintaining the plant take a look at these few simple steps on growing aloe vera.

Steps To Grow Aloe Vera At Home -

1. The plant requires good sunlight so keep the plant exposed to sun all through the day.

2. Since the plant contains 95% water, it need not have to be watered frequently.

3. The best soil for Aloe vera is the cacti mix which is a mixture of 1 part compost, 3 parts pumice, 1 part sand, 1 part of fine silt.

4. If the plant has turned yellow even though it is in the right climate then that would mean that you are over watering the plant or the plant doesn't have a good drainage system.

5. During winter, do not leave the plant outdoor as it consists 95% water and will freeze in the cold.

Use these steps to grow Aloe Vera at home as you can always get the medicinal benefits of the plant rather than buying it's extracts from stores.