Friday, November 13, 2009

What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?

I bought a medium sized plant, and repotted it in MiracleGro Cactus soil. I added about 2 inches of houseplant rock to the bottom of the pot to help with drainage. I sprinkled water on the soil until it was moist. I then placed the plant in a draft free area with plenty of sunshine during the day and artificial light at night. I am going to wait about 4 weeks to water the plant again. Is there anything that I should be doing differently?

What is the best way to maintain and grow an aloe vera plant?
Sounds like you are doing everything right. I totally neglect mine and it is taking over my den. Your should do really well.


I use mine for sunburn and cuts etc. I think it thrives on being "harvested" here and there.
Reply:Sounds like you are doing fine. I forgot about mine and it did well. Likes to be plucked at intervals.
Reply:Sounds like you are giving it a lot of attention, maybe even too much. Just water it once a week, and make sure that it is getting sunshine through the day. And then perhaps the occasional pruning.


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