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This succulent houseplant is often called the
medicine plant because the sap from its leaves soothes minor skin irritations and burns. It’s a great plant to
have handy in the kitchen. An aloe plant has long narrow plump leaves with little spikes
along the edges, and can be used as either a table plant or a floor plant.
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CARE OF ALOE VERA
Light: An Aloe Vera requires bright filtered sunlight.
Water: Water your Aloe
Vera well and then allow it to thoroughly dry out before watering it again. An Aloe Vera can often last 2-3 weeks before it
needs water.
Fertilizer: Use a well-balanced, 10-10-10, houseplant food
or one made especially for succulents. Fertilize monthly when the plant is actively growing.
Temperature: An Aloe Vera likes it hot, dry, and sunny. Temperatures between 65-85 degrees are best.
Soil: Aloe Vera can grow in almost any soil, but I prefer a commercial cactus potting
soil.
Special Note: Although the sap is medicinal, other parts of the plant
are poisonous. Keep an Aloe Vera away from children and small animals.
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ALOE VERA FAQ’S
1. My Aloe Vera is getting mushy leaves. What am I doing wrong?
You are over watering your plant. Let it
thoroughly dry out or the roots will rot and your plant will die.
2. I have a beautiful
Aloe Vera plant but it keeps falling over. Should I try to stake it up?
No, you need to repot it into a larger,
deeper, rather than wider, pot.
3. How do you propagate an Aloe Vera plant?
Little baby plants will grow up around the base of the main plant. Carefully remove these, plant in a small pot, water well,
and place in a warm, dry, sunny location. These little Aloe Vera plants usually root very easily.
4. The long thick leaves of my Aloe Vera plant seem to be getting almost transparent on one side. I know I am not over
watering.
Are the leaves touching a cold window? Is the room temperature below 60 degrees? Is there an air conditioner
blowing on the plant? Any or all of these things could be the cause.
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