How to grow aloe from seeds at home?

Advantages and Disadvantages of Seed Growing

Now breeders are breeding new varieties that, in terms of decorative qualities, are significantly superior to their wild predecessors. But the price of new products is very high, therefore, in recent years, interest in the seed reproduction of aloe has been increasing. Numerous publications indicate that an agave grown from a seed has a much better chance of pleasing its owner with flowering compared to a plant grown from a propagated non-flowering specimen.

It has become quite simple to purchase a bag of seeds, and the survival rate of plants when seed is planted is much higher than when cuttings or grown by shoots or children.

But the seed method also has disadvantages:

• The main one is that two years pass from the moment of planting to the acquisition of decorativeness, and not everyone is able to wait so long.
• Some growers complain that purchased aloe seeds either do not germinate at all, or do not germinate well, not evenly.
• Also, when sowing a mixture of different varieties, only in the fourth or even in the sixth month their distinctive varietal characteristics become clear.

When is the best time to plant?

The best time to plant an agave coincides with its moments of germination in its natural environment. Therefore, aloe is planted in the second half of winter, from late January to early March.

Soil preparation

To grow a plant from seed, you cannot use heavy, clayey soils. It is advisable to use a ready-made potting mix. There are no special soils for aloe on sale, but you can purchase land for succulents or cacti.

When there is no ready-made substrate at hand, you need to prepare the soil yourself. To do this, before planting, a certain amount of river sand is calcined in a water bath. The sand is thoroughly mixed with well-rotted leafy soil in a 2: 1 ratio.

How to plant properly at home?

1. For planting, it is best to choose fresh seeds that have a one or two year shelf life. It should be remembered that germination is different for different varieties of aloe. It often takes from two days to two months.
2. Before sowing, the seeds must undergo special treatment. The seeds must be scarified, that is, slightly damage their protective shell to accelerate the germination rate. Used for this sandpaper "0" or "1".
3. Scarified planting material is placed on a cloth and filled with water. Usually, seedlings do not keep themselves waiting for more than a week.

   Experienced British growers who have made great strides in seed growing aloe recommend germinating in warm rain or melt water.

4. When the roots appear, containers are prepared where the seeds will be planted.
5. For planting seeds, it is advisable to use a special greenhouse with bottom heating. If not, you can choose a shallow, clean container of a small size. Can be planted immediately in separate pots no more than 5 cm high.
6. At the bottom of the container prepared for planting, drainage from expanded clay should be laid. Before laying it, it must be subjected to thermal treatment: calcined in the oven or simply scalded with boiling water.
7. When the expanded clay has cooled down a little, it is required to lay the prepared soil mixture on it in an even layer. After that, the earth is leveled and evenly moistened.
8. When roots appear, the seeds are laid out on the prepared soil, carefully sprinkled on top with a thin layer of prepared river sand or earth 0.5-0.7 mm high. After that, the entire surface is carefully moistened with a spray bottle.
9. Prepared containers are covered with glass or transparent polyethylene. In this state, the mini-greenhouse is kept until the first true leaves of the seedlings appear.
10. The container with seeds is placed in a warm, well-lit place. You can use light window sills or additional lighting with fluorescent lamps. In order for the seed to start growing together, the temperature should be from + 21 to + 25 degrees.
11. Do not allow the soil to dry out, as the seedlings may die. Stagnant water is also harmful. Young, hatched seedlings are sprayed only from a spray bottle
12. Glass or polyethylene is removed from the container when one or two true leaves appear at the seedlings
13. If the seedlings are in one container, their first pick takes place when 3-4 true leaves appear. The pots are selected small, no more than 5-7 cm in height.

Can and how to grow outdoors?

Despite the fact that adults, strong ages feel good in the fresh air, the seed method of growing aloe in the open field does not have positive feedback from flower growers. You can experiment with planting only in the south of our country, but there is a high probability that the plant will die. Therefore, it is better to use the proven method of growing the agave at home.

Leaving the first time after sowing

A young plant needs frequent watering, but stagnant moisture can lead to the fact that the roots of this succulent begin to rot. Therefore, watering should be private, but moderate. The centenary is very sensitive to cold and must be protected from drafts or cold places.

If the agave was planted with seeds in winter, it will get strong enough by the next fall. In this case, watering is reduced to once a week. In winter, you can water the aloe once or twice a month.

What if the flower does not take root?

If a flower grown from seed does not show signs of growth, despite watering, it is necessary to carefully examine the plant. The plant may have been attacked by pests. If they are identified, any suitable product for spraying indoor plants will help.

But if it's not about harmful insects, there is a chance that the plant's roots are rotting. Excessive watering can lead to this, as well as hypothermia. A centenarian can die if you do not take quick measures to save him. To prevent the death of aloe, you must:

1. Remove it carefully from the pot.
2. Then rinse the root system with warm water.
3. If there are signs of decay, the affected areas must be cut off with a sharp knife, and the cuts should be powdered with crushed coal or sulfur.
4. After slightly drying the healthy roots after the procedure, the aloe is planted again in the pot. It is only important to replace the soil in the pot.

If the roots could not be saved at all, you can try to propagate the agave with a leaf, tip or cuttings. If you want to get a guaranteed result and grow an agave from a seed, you need to use proven methods.In this case, the seedlings will be friendly, and the aloe will be a real source of pride for the grower who grew it.

Many people are wondering how to grow aloe. This amazing flower grows quickly, gives many shoots and does not cause any particular difficulties in care. But growing aloe at home requires careful preparation and adherence to a number of important conditions.

Planting a plant

If you are wondering how to grow an aloe, you first need to choose a seedling wisely. The flower propagates in small cuttings, which can be obtained even from young flowers. They grow at the base of the agave and outwardly are very similar to an independent plant. The seedlings have their own root system, so you can immediately plant the sprout in a permanent place. Choose a stalk that has fleshy leaves. The stem must be at least five centimeters long. In this case, leaving will be as simple as possible. But even smaller specimens are able to take root, so if there are no large cuttings, you can take a small sprout.

The flower propagates in small cuttings, which can be obtained even from young flowers.

There are no special requirements for the soil in which the future agave will grow. If you wish, you can buy soil that is designed for cacti. This is ideal. If you will be preparing the soil yourself, do not add peat, as the aloe root system treats it negatively. It is better to take two parts of sod land and add coarse sand, humus and leafy soil to it. Charcoal is also useful - it has disinfecting qualities. A small amount of broken crushed bricks will loosen the soil.

Choose a suitable pot, fill up drainage and soil, plant aloe. The container should not be too small or too large. In the first case, the agave will not grow, in the second you will have to wait a long time for changes. The best option is a clay pot. In it, the roots will breathe better, and excess moisture will not stagnate.

Choose a suitable pot, fill up drainage and soil, plant aloe.

Heat the soil in the oven before planting the plant.

This procedure will reduce the risk of diseases and pests, and it will be easier to care for the aloe. After planting, you should choose the right window sill on which your pet will live. It is better if it is a room with windows facing south, since the flower is very fond of warmth and light.

Growing conditions

Answering the question of how to grow aloe at home, one cannot but mention the basic rules of care. Compliance with them will allow you to achieve positive results and grow a strong agave.

Watering and feeding

Aloe is considered an unpretentious plant, but all he needs to organize is minimal care. The flower easily tolerates drought, but it is better to avoid it. After planting a young sprout, watering should be frequent - two to three times a week. Then it goes down. Watering frequency depends on the season. In spring and summer, the agave begins to grow actively and requires a sufficient amount of moisture. Therefore, the aloe needs to be watered twice a week. From autumn to spring, a state of dormancy sets in, so watering may be less frequent. This must be done as soon as the earthen lump dries up. Moisten the soil evenly, avoiding the accumulation of water at the roots.

Top dressing is carried out during the period of active growth. Use fertilizers made for cacti or succulents. You can also use used ground coffee or tea leaves. But before using it, be sure to dry the mass to prevent the appearance of small black flies.

Light and warm

Growing aloe is usually straightforward. The plant is difficult to tolerate coolness and shade, so it is better to place it on the south side. There will be the best conditions for growing an agave, and care will be very simple. However, direct sunlight is detrimental to the plant.Therefore, if you notice that the leaves of the flower begin to turn yellow, choose another place for it or organize protection from the bright sun.

The optimum temperature for the agave in the summer is about twenty-five degrees, in the winter - not lower than plus twelve. Be sure to protect the aloe from hypothermia and drafts. As a result, the flower will delight you with rapid growth and even flowering.

Transfer

The centenary requires periodic replanting, since its root system develops quickly. If you want the plant to grow, try changing the container annually in the first five years of life, and then every two years. This should be done in the spring, when the aloe easily tolerates any manipulations, and after them enhanced care is not required. If the flower is not transplanted, but just stop growing.

To transplant an agave, simply remove it along with the soil and move it to a new pot. The capacity should be chosen about twenty percent more - this is the optimal volume. Pour drainage into it, then put the earth, previously calcined in the oven, put aloe on top and fill it with soil. Lightly tamp the soil with your hands and add the missing amount. Then water the plant and return it to its usual place. When leaving, the procedure must be repeated after a year.

Reproduction

If aloe, like Kalanchoe, is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the lower leaves must be torn off periodically. As a result, the plant loses its attractive appearance and there is a need for its reproduction. A new flower can be created from a cutting, a shoot, a single leaf, seeds.

If aloe, like Kalanchoe, is used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, the lower leaves must be torn off periodically.

Cuttings

One of the easiest ways to get a mature plant. The stalk that you will plant for breeding the agave should be ten centimeters long. Cut it off with a sharp knife, dust the cut with coal dust and dry it at room temperature for two to three days. Then plant it in a prepared container filled with loose soil at the bottom and wet sand at the top. If there are many cuttings, the distance between them should be about five centimeters.

Seed breeding

The most time consuming process, but it allows you to get a whole plantation of plants. Crockery for growing seeds should be flat and low, the optimal time for sowing is spring or summer. In this case, the containers can be placed in a greenhouse and not sprayed to maintain optimal humidity. The seeds are laid out at a distance of one and a half centimeters, slightly pressing into the ground. Previously, it must be treated with a solution of potassium permanganate or heated in the oven. Sprinkle the soil with seeds with dry clean sand. The recommended temperature for seed germination is 22-25 degrees.

Breeding with seeds is the most time consuming process, but it allows you to get a whole plantation of plants.

Reproduction by shoots

An adult plant necessarily produces young shoots that thicken the aloe and deprive it of strength. In a new place, they will take root perfectly and become an independent plant. When separating the formed processes, make sure that their roots are less damaged. Gently peel the base of the aloe from the ground and use your fingers to separate the shoot, then plant it in a separate place. If the scion is firmly attached to the parent plant, cut it off, taking care not to damage the roots. Sprinkle the open cut with charcoal and plant it in a damp substrate after a couple of days.

How to grow aloe from a leaf

The lowest leaves are cut from a healthy plant. It is important that the cut is clean and even. It is treated with carbon powder and sent to the substrate. You can cover the sheet with a glass jar. It will help maintain optimal humidity and temperature levels. Also, it must be protected from direct sunlight until the plant finally takes root.

It is important that the cut is clean and even.

Top propagation

If the agave begins to rot from the bottom of the trunk, try to save the crown and propagate the flower with a cutting with the top. The main condition is to quickly cut off the decayed part in order to prevent the spread of the disease. Then the treatment is carried out with coal powder, a little drying and planting in another place with healthy and moderately moist soil.

Features of care after breeding

When you have planted the seedlings, and the first leaves have appeared on them, the agave can be fed. Regular watering is done once a week. It is better to breed aloe in spring or summer, so that the flower has enough heat and sun for full recovery.

When you have planted the seedlings, and the first leaves have appeared on them, the agave can be fed.

What is bad for aloe

Despite the plant's unpretentiousness, several factors can overwhelm your efforts to grow aloe vera. These include:

1. Root rot is the most common disease that results from over-watering. If the leaves of a flower have become pale, too soft, or have begun to fall off, it is highly likely that the roots are rotting. To save the aloe, remove it from the pot, remove the damaged parts, sprinkle it with ash or sulfur, and transplant it into new soil. If the entire root system is affected, you will have to cut the cuttings and grow the flower again.
2. Lack of lighting and heat - pale leaves indicate it. To remedy the situation, move the pot to a lighter window sill. Falling leaves may indicate that the plant is cold. This can be due to a draft or excessively cold watering. Fill up all the cracks in the windows and water the agave with water at a room temperature.

Also, various pests are dangerous for the plant:

1. Scabbard - brown plaques adhered to the leaves. To get rid of them, wipe the flower with a cloth dipped in vinegar or alcohol, and then spray it with an insecticide. You can buy this remedy at any houseplant store. It is important to follow the instructions, and after the procedure, ventilate the room well.
2. Mealybug - manifested by a waxy bloom, similar to cotton wool. Many plants are susceptible to this disease. The pest is afraid of moisture, so wash the leaves thoroughly, wipe them with vinegar or alcohol and put them in a shaded place for a couple of days.
3. Spider mite - It can be seen by the cobweb covering the leaves and by small insects on the back of the leaves. Spraying with garlic tincture, wiping with soapy water or a purchased insecticide will help solve the problem.

In general, the plant is unpretentious, so the cultivation and care of aloe does not cause any particular difficulties. If you provide him with the necessary conditions, your windowsill will be decorated with a beautiful and powerful plant. After two years of life, its leaves will pick up the maximum amount of nutrients, and they can be used for medicinal or cosmetic purposes.

Planting aloe at home is very common. The cultivation of this plant, first of all, is carried out for the sake of its beneficial properties. Thus, Aloe Vera and Aloe Arborealis (agave) possess pronounced medicinal qualities. Aloe juice is used to treat inflammatory processes on the skin, it is also a good remedy for the common cold, extracts from the plant are used for the production of cosmetics.

However, the appearance of a flower can also serve as a decoration for a room. This is especially true for ornamental varieties of aloe. For example, Aloe Variegated (in other words - Tiger). Such a flower looks very beautiful: small in size, the leaves are decorated with white stripes, spots, specks, beautiful bright orange inflorescences are formed during flowering.

Succulents

Aloe grows in large numbers in countries with arid climates (for example, Africa, Madagascar, the Arabian Peninsula).The plant is well adapted to the long absence of moisture, belongs to the group of succulents. Succulents are a large part of the flora, which are interconnected by the ability to adapt to adverse environmental conditions, namely to prolonged droughts. Such specimens have a special structure: thick, fleshy stems and leaves, in which moisture accumulates, often spines, bristles or hairs (these are modified leaves) are a characteristic feature.

Aloe perfectly withstands high and low temperatures, goes without water for a long time, it does not need complicated care. Even an unprepared novice florist can easily grow this flower at home.

And yet, some of the features of breeding Aloe you need to know if you are truly passionate about plant growing and want to create the most comfortable conditions for your green pets.

Planting Aloe at home

To plant aloe at home, you need to pay attention to the following points:

1. Choosing a suitable location (and capacity).
2. Soil preparation.
3. Reproduction method.
4. Planting process.

Let's dwell on each of them in more detail.

A place

A regular window sill located in the south or east of the house is good for growing aloe (the north side is a bad option). It should be well lit, but exposure to the open sun is undesirable. Create a small partial shade - and the plant will thank you for the good care.

Use a plastic or terracotta pot as a container for planting a flower. These materials do not allow moisture to pass through well, which is good for the plant. The size of the planting container should be such that the root system feels spacious (there should be a gap of 3 cm between the walls and the root). Choose a pot with a shallow depth.

Advice! To determine if there is enough space for the plant to stay comfortably, focus on the ratio of the length of the leaf to the diameter of the planting dishes: a 2: 1 ratio is ideal.

Priming

To plant aloe, you can purchase ready-made succulent soil. But if you want to cook the earth yourself, you need to consider the following points:

• The soil must be air permeable.
• It is advisable not to add peat to the composition.
• Recommended acid-base balance: neutral or low acidity.

In order to increase the airiness of the soil, the following loosening elements are used: sand of river origin with large grains of sand, fine broken brick, perlite, shells, expanded clay gravel.

The composition of the substrate usually includes the following components:

• A layer of clay mixed with a sod layer.
• Sand or any other drainage layer.
• Leafy land.
• Humus.

All elements are taken in equal proportions. Drainage is placed at the bottom of the pot, then a layer of soil mixture, pebbles of gravel or a layer of coarse sand are spread on the top of the substrate.

Choosing a way to breed Aloe

There are several ways to propagate a plant:

• Plant seeds;
• Using cuttings;
• With the help of a sheet;
• Basal process;
• One of the top shoots.

Let's talk about each of the options.

If we use seeds

With this method, sowing is carried out in the first months of spring. Prepare the ground in advance, select the desired composition. The room temperature should be above 20 degrees. A sowing container is used shallow and narrow. The seeds are laid out on a moist topsoil, covered with a thin layer of sand on top. It is necessary to deepen the seeds by 1 cm.

The seedlings are placed under film or glass, they provide the necessary care. At this time, sufficient watering is important; spraying of the overgrown leaves is also used. After the appearance of three large leaves, the seedlings are transplanted into separate small containers (no higher than 5 cm). After one year, the grown individuals are transferred to a permanent place in a large pot.

Using not the easiest possible seed propagation method, you can grow an entire plantation of succulents.

Reproduction using cuttings, stems, leaves

All these methods are similar to each other. To reproduce each of them, you will need to complete the following steps:

• Select a suitable plant fragment and cut it off, the knife must be sharply sharpened and well washed,
• The cut site must be well dried. The cut off part is stored for about a week in the open air in a dark place, after processing the cut with rubbed activated carbon.
• The shoot is cut from an adult plant with up to eight large leaves. After the cut site has dried, the Aloe fragment can be planted.

Advice! Do not immerse the leaf, shoot or stalk in a container of water before planting. This can destroy them, because the process of decay will begin.

If you have chosen the basal process for breeding a new individual (they are also called "babies"), then the best time to separate the process will be a planned transplant of an adult specimen. You will need a sharp knife to separate the "kids" from the root. Make sure that small roots also remain on the "kids" that you cut off.

Reproduction using parts of an adult plant is usually carried out in the warm season.

How to land

Cuttings or leaves, after drying the cut, are planted in pre-prepared soil. They do it like this:

• The leaf is placed in moistened soil with the tip down to a depth of three centimeters.
• Cover the stalk or leaf with a glass jar or plastic wrap.
• Place the container with the seedling in a bright place.
• When planting shoots, choose one where there are already up to six leaves. Buried in the ground to the beginning of the bottom sheet. To give the sprout strength, it is surrounded by small stones. Further cultivation is also carried out in the greenhouse, while proper care of the plant is performed.
• "Children" are transplanted with roots. If the roots were damaged during the separation of the process, then they are dried for several days before planting in the ground. Intact individuals are planted immediately.

Rules for caring for a plant at home

Taking care of aloe is pretty simple, here are the basic guidelines:

• It is not necessary to water often, since the plant can easily do without water for a long time. In the warm season, watered every seven days. With the onset of cold weather, watering is limited to two times a month.
• Abundant watering is not recommended. Stagnant water will cause root rot. To avoid this, use a drainage system. Be sure to leave holes at the bottom for water to drain.
• The temperature of the water used for irrigation should be between 25 and 35 degrees above zero.
• It is useful to put the pot in a tray of water to soak the roots of the plant with moisture.
• Growing a flower involves regular feeding. Aloe should be fed in spring, summer and autumn. Do this once a month. A special mixture for cacti or succulents is used for fertilization. Mineral formulations in liquid form are well suited.
• There should be plenty of light, but avoid direct open sun.
• Dry air is worse than dry soil for Aloe. Spray the leaves and air around the plant regularly. Such care is extremely important for the flower.
• Winter rest is necessary for the plant, there is no need to disturb it at this time, less watering, no additional fertilizing, no transplants.
• Provide fresh air. Ventilate the area, but avoid drafts.

You are now familiar with the basics of growing aloe at home. This in its own way a beautiful, useful plant will take its rightful place in the collection of your indoor flowers. If you are a beginner, start your plant growing experience with this flower. Planting and caring for aloe won't burden you.

If you are an experienced amateur or professional, then the abundance of species of this flower will delight you with its diversity, here everyone will find a plant to their liking.By combining these flowers with other indoor flora, you can create beautiful compositions to decorate your home with them.

Some indoor flowers are grown exclusively for beauty, others have medicinal properties. There is a plant that combines both qualities - aloe vera. Growing at home is possible even for beginners in floriculture. Subtleties of care, requirements for conditions and common mistakes are given in this article.

Species characteristics and features of flowering

Aloe vera or present aloe is a perennial succulent. Leaves are fleshy, thick, green with a matte bloom. Small and rare purple thorns along the edges. The leaves reach 50 cm in length. The bush is formed from branching erect stems. Their surface is covered with recesses from fallen leaves. In wild natural conditions, the shrub is larger - it reaches 3 meters in height.

The roots are straight, powerful, covered with many small roots. In nature, it produces a long peduncle. From the flowers, a racemose inflorescence is formed. How aloe vera blooms, you are unlikely to see, since it is usually not possible to achieve flowering in an apartment.

In rare cases, attempts can be successful. In winter, a dormant period is organized at low temperatures of about +15 ° C. Daylight lamps artificially create extended daylight hours. In the spring, they are transferred to a warm place and await flowering. Shrubs bloom at the age of at least 10 years.

The homeland of the flower is the semi-desert regions of Africa and India. In European countries it is cultivated as a medicinal plant. It is valued for its anti-inflammatory, wound healing, emollient properties.

Aloe vera is often confused with an agave. The centenary is a tree-like aloe. The main difference between aloe vera and agave is its appearance. Agave has longer stems, aloe vera forms a neat bush. Otherwise, they are very similar.

Interesting! In addition to aloe vera, there are other varieties - tree-like, variegated, spinous aloe. They are all grown as indoor flowers.

Basic rules of care

The plant is distinguished by its unpretentiousness, resistance to negative factors. It responds to the creation of favorable conditions with active growth and decorative appearance. Before caring for aloe vera, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the basic rules of growing.

1. Lighting. Loves bright sun and lighting. Grows well on windows facing south or southeast. Lack of light leads to stretching. They are placed under the direct rays of the sun after preliminary preparation. At first, the plant is shaded with tulle.
2. Temperature. In terms of temperature, the flower is unpretentious. Easily withstands its rise above +26 ° C. Afraid of frost. In winter, the temperature is lowered, but they make sure that it does not drop below +13 ° C.
3. Watering. As the soil dries up. In summer after 2-3 days, in winter - after 2 weeks. Use warm, settled water. Try to avoid getting water into the center of the rosette of leaves. The plant should not be flooded - this will lead to rot on the roots. The roots that absorb moisture are located at the very bottom of the pot. Therefore, bottom watering is often used - the pot is placed in a pan with water for 10-15 minutes. Periodically, the leaves are wiped with a damp cloth, cleaning them from dust. No need to spray.
4. The soil. Independently, the soil for aloe vera is prepared from turf, leafy earth, humus and sand. Sod take 2 parts, the remaining components - one at a time. Ready-made potting mix suitable for cacti. For loosening, add a little charcoal, hydrogel or brick chips to the soil. The acidity of the soil is low.
5. Top dressing. Fertilizers are rarely applied - a maximum of once a month. Use mineral preparations for succulents. Before fertilizing, the soil is watered. After transplanting, it is not recommended to apply fertilizers for six months.
6. Transfer. At first, the plant is transplanted annually, using a larger pot each time.Mature shrubs are not so demanding for replanting. A transplant is carried out every three years or simply replace the topsoil.

Aloe Vera Care Memo! These are the golden rules that every florist must remember:

• We need bright sunlight.
• The minimum temperature in winter is not lower than +13 ° C.
• In summer - 2 waterings per week, in winter - 2 waterings per month.
• Aloe does not like stuffiness - the room needs to be ventilated.
• Fertilizers are applied from April to September once a month. Use preparations for succulents.

Reproduction methods

As a houseplant, aloe vera is ubiquitous. Florists use several methods of propagation. They all give good results.

1. Seeds. Sowing seeds begins at the end of the dep. Use light soils consisting of turf, leafy soil and sand. When the seedlings get stronger, they are seated in separate temporary cups. It is useful to add crushed charcoal to the soil. Seedlings are watered moderately, do not allow the soil to become waterlogged. After a year, they are transplanted into permanent pots.
2. Cuttings. The best period for propagation by cuttings is summer. Healthy shoots are cut into 10 cm pieces, the cuts are sprinkled with crushed coal, the cuttings are dried in the shade. Fine wet sand is used for rooting. The cuttings are pressed into it by 1 cm. They are rarely watered, but do not dry out. With the appearance of the roots, the seedlings are transplanted into the soil for adult plants.
3. The top of the shoots. They are carefully cut, dried in the shade for 3 days. The stalk is planted vertically, deepening 2-4 cm into the moistened sand. Garter pegs are placed next to the long cuttings. Before rooting, the temperature is maintained at +18 ° C and above, the plant is sprayed daily.
4. Bygrowth. If an adult aloe bush has given growth, it is planted out during transplantation.

Important! If you are growing aloe for medicinal purposes, then refrain from using mineral fertilizers. They will negatively affect the healing properties. Safe biological preparations can be used for feeding.

Common diseases and pests

If the home care of aloe vera is not organized correctly, you can face a number of problems.

• Root rot. Excessive watering results in root rot. The plant is dug up, the roots are examined. Healthy - light and elastic roots are left, darkened and soft - cut off. The plant is transplanted into another pot using fresh soil. With severe damage to the root system, healthy parts of the bush are cut into cuttings, the rest are thrown away.
• Dry rot. The affected plant dries up. It is sprayed with systemic fungicides, but the likelihood of salvation is very small.
• The flower is stretched out. The reason is watering with cold water or poor lighting.
• Shield and false shield. Brown plaques appear on the underside of the leaves. They are removed with a sponge mechanically moistened with alcohol. Treatment with a fungicide is carried out.
• Red spider. To combat it, the plant is sprayed with fungicides. For prophylaxis, the room is ventilated daily.

Aloe vera is not only a beautiful indoor flower, but also a healing plant. Its unpretentiousness makes it easy to grow, and its interesting appearance makes it a worthy copy of a home collection of flowers.