Aloe comes from the arid regions of Africa and is easy to care for. She is content with the commercially available indoor plant soil, mixed with a little sand and peat. Good water permeability is important, since the aloe does not tolerate waterlogging.
Aloe Vera needs permeable soil to prevent waterlogging
Aloe is a species-rich genus of asparagus that probably originated in South Africa. In its thick, thorny leaves, which are arranged in a rosette on the trunk, it can store water and survive for a long time without watering. The best-known representative of the genus is aloe vera, which is cultivated in this country as a houseplant for sunny locations.
Well drained soil is important
Aloe vera does not like waterlogging! Therefore, the soil should be permeable so that excess water can drain off. A good drainage layer of potsherds, gravel and sand is important. A mixture of soil and sand with some peat is optimal as a substrate.
Pour right
- do not pour on the plant, but directly on the substrate,
- water outdoor plants twice a week in summer,
- reduce the water addition in winter and in cold locations.
Use fresh soil when repotting
The aloes grow fairly quickly and regularly need a larger container. Before repotting, let the root ball dry out a bit so that it can be easily removed from the pot. The new pot is filled with fresh soil to give the plant a good start after the "moving stress".
tips and tricks
If you repot regularly and use special soil for succulents, you can do without fertilizer altogether.