If you take care of an Aloe Vera, it can grow like crazy and quickly spread out of its pot or container, needing your help soon. Aloe’s a great thing because the thick, juicy leaves hold much of the healing gel. However, one can have too much of a good thing! Overgrown Aloe Veras can …
When you repot your aloe vera, it can be very stressful for the plant, and the roots may stop working. Further, your aloe vera may show stunted growth, including the leaves turning a spectacular shade of yellow and wilting dramatically. To avoid transplant shock, you should repot your aloe vera in the spring or late …
Aloe plants, regardless of variety, are as resilient as a Camden punk and can withstand almost any abuse you can dish out. If the tops get too big and noisy, or you want more of these lively plants, cutting them off is easy and safe. A drastic haircut won’t hurt them. For some species, a …
Root rot, disease, or physical damage can cause Aloe Vera pups to lose their roots, needing immediate attention and support. You still have time to save these precious trinkets if you act quickly. Also, it’s a cinch to do. Aloe Vera pups can be grown from a rootless shoot after first allowing the base to …
Aloe vera is valued for its unusual habit of growing straight up with firm foliage that grows closer together. Keeping your aloe vera from getting long, thin, or leggy is a significant challenge. When combined with a floppy appearance, this is usually a sign that something is wrong with your aloe. A leggy aloe vera …
Aloe Vera is one of the hardiest plants you can have as a houseplant. However, it’s easy to care for but can be a bit picky about temperature. A temperature range of 55-85°F (13-29°C) is ideal for Aloe Vera growth. However, aloe’s sensitivity to cold drafts and frost should not be consistently exposed to temperatures …
A top-heavy aloe plant has you wondering what to do with it? Aloe plants can become top-heavy if they are too big for their containers because they grow quickly. As a result, they are untidy and frequently fall over, causing harm to other plants in the house. Repotting an aloe plant is the best way …
As an aloe plant owner, I’ve had to remove some of its leaves from time to time. They can grow back in some cases, but not always. What matters here is where the cut is located. When you cut aloe vera leaves at their bases, they will quickly grow back. However, they cannot regenerate if …
On sunburned skin, Aloe Vera gel is the best thing you can use to soothe the pain. Sunburn can be a problem for this plant if it isn’t properly protected. The color and texture of your Aloe’s leaves can tell you if it’s getting too much light. Too much sun can cause leaf curling, wilting, …
Aloe vera are succulents, and like many of those thick-leaved, water-retentive plants, they tend to be tough and resilient. That doesn’t mean that they are totally bulletproof, however, and if you don’t keep an eye on them, they can have problems. Don’t assume that because they are tough, they can be ignored altogether. One of …