Aloe vera (aloe vera) is a desert plant that prefers sunlight, is good at tolerating drought but is not suitable for cold air, especially in winter. A common mistake that many housewives often make is watering too much water, leading to aloe vera plants being prone to rot and not developing.
Accordingly, housewives should refer to the following ways to take care of aloe vera plants to be always fresh in the cold winter.
Plant in a warm place
Aloe vera cannot withstand frost and cold winds, so when the weather turns cold, move the aloe vera pot inside the house or place it under a windproof roof. However, the plant still needs light for photosynthesis.
The ideal location is still to place it next to an easterly or southern window, which will help the plant receive sunlight, helping the leaves to always be green and grow well.
Limit watering
In winter, the water evaporation ability of aloe vera plants is very low. If the soil is moist for a long time, the roots easily rot, so water only when the soil in the pot is completely dry. The watering frequency of aloe vera plants in winter can be reduced to only about 2 weeks/time.
At the same time, housewives also need to pay attention to only gently watering around the base of aloe vera plants. Absolutely do not water the leaves or leave water in the foliage, because cold water rots the foliage very quickly.
Stop fertilizing
In cold winter weather, aloe vera almost does not absorb nutrients but is always in a "sleeping" state. Therefore, fertilizing at this time is unnecessary, and can even harm the roots of aloe vera plants. Wait until the weather warms up in spring to start fertilizing again.
Spoiled soil
If planting new sandalwood trees in the cold winter, housewives also need to ensure that the soil is really porous. You should mix soil with large grain sand, coal slag or coconut fiber to drain water as quickly as possible. The bottom of the pot needs to have drainage holes to avoid waterlogging.
