Aloe Vera Plant Care Guide

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This is not a low light plant and if it’s not getting the light it needs, the leaves will droop downwards.

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Aloe vera plants store water in their plump leaves and thick, fibrous roots.

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No matter where your Aloe vera is growing, you want it to almost completely dry out before watering again.

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It’s very important to make sure that the mix yours is planted in drains well and is aerated to avoid root rot.

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As houseplants, average home temperatures are fine for an Aloe vera plant.

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Propagating is done by removing and dividing the offsets or pups which grow off the base of the mother plant.

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When growing as houseplants, Aloe vera can also be susceptible to mealybugs and scale.

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The leaves of the Aloe Vera plant will turn orange/brown if they get sunburned or environmentally stressed.

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