Aloe Vera Plant CareThe great thing about Aloe Vera Plant Care is that aloe vera requires very little maintenance.Aloe Vera plants are native of Africa and other arid tropical climates, so it comes as no surprise that they grow better in a warm climate.
Despite their affinity for warm weather, outdoor Aloe Vera plants do better when placed in a shady area. Basic Aloe Vera Plant Care books will tell you that if your Aloe Vera plant is exposed to too much direct sunlight, the leaves will begin to wilt and turn brown, causing them to lose many of their nutrients. Since people generally grow Aloe Vera plants for the nutrient rich gel found in their leaves, it is advisable that you read and study outdoor planting of aloe vera before planting an Aloe Vera plant in your yard. In addition to preferring a warm climate, Aloe Vera plants grow best when planted in a sandy soil, surrounded by gravel. If you are not an expert at indoor plant care or do not have time to mix your own soil, you can simply purchase cacti soil from a garden supply store. The soil used for cacti is rough and often times mixed with sand. If your Aloe Vera plant is an indoor plant, the pot should have plenty of large holes at the bottom. This is Aloe Vera Plant Care 101. Without these holes, the pot will be unable to drain excess water that the Aloe Vera plant does not need to survive. Aloe Vera plants need even less care during the winter months. They are able to retain large amounts of water, so you do not even need to water them during winter. Proper Aloe Vera care dictates that you move your outdoor plants inside during the winter (if possible). When the temperature gets extremely cold outside, it can harm your Aloe Vera plant. If you do move the plant inside, remember to put it in an area where it can get some sunlight. Caring for your aloe vera plant is relatively simple but there are some things you should remember.
Although getting too much sun can harm your Aloe Vera plant, getting not enough sun can also harm it. If you notice the leaves are squishy, plump and wilted, it may be because your Aloe Vera plant is not exposed to enough sunlight. In order to practice proper care for your aloe plant, move your plant to a nearby window or on the porch during the day. Once you have mastered your how to care for your aloe plant, you will notice that new little plants will start growing around your large outdoor plant. Give them time to grow a little bit before picking and potting them.
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