How to have Babosa at home, also known as Aloe Veraaa

Aloe vera or Aloe vera, commonly grown as a houseplant, is known for its leaves which contain a soothing gel used on sunburn and other skin irritations. With over 300 species (the most common is Aloe barbadensis miller), this tropical succulent features fleshy, spear-shaped leaves with jagged edges that grow from a basal rosette. Given the right growing conditions, the spiky flowers will appear at the end of the stems in shades of yellow, red or orange. Young plants often do not flower, and aloe vera grown as a houseplant can take years to produce flower stalks. Still, this fast-growing succulent will reach its mature size in three to four years and produce pups that can be repotted or given as gifts to other plant lovers.

Aloe vera needs sandy soil or a cactus potting medium to thrive in containers. Mix aloe vera into a border planting with xeriscape (gardening that reduces or eliminates the need for irrigation). or make it a focal entry point by potting it alone. Potted aloe vera does well on decks and patios, where it is also useful for use on emergency burns and bites. Outdoors, flowering can occur in late spring or early summer; flowers do not usually appear in potted indoor specimens. In any case, the plant needs to be very mature to flower, and even then it may not flower every year, especially if the leaves are being harvested for use. Aloe requires little watering and virtually no fertilization, making it an easy-care plant for beginning gardeners.

LIGHTING

Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera needs bright natural light to thrive. Outdoors, aim for up to six hours of full sun, with a short break in shade in the afternoon. When grown indoors, aloe vera should be placed in a window with direct, bright sunlight. Direct sun can burn its tender skin, but lack of light will cause the plant to grow leggy and weaken its leaves, causing them to shrivel.

GROUND

In its natural habitat, aloe vera usually grows in nutrient-poor soil conditions, on sandy slopes with guaranteed drainage. Ensure adequate drainage in a pot using a cactus potting medium or traditional potting soil mixed with perlite and coarse sand. Aloe prefers its soil slightly acidic, hovering around 6.0, but it is highly adaptable and can also grow in neutral or alkaline soils.

IRRIGATION

Aloe or Aloe prefers to be watered regularly, as long as the soil dries out completely between waterings. If the soil remains dry for long periods of time, the leaves wilt and wrinkle slightly. The plant recovers when watered, however, long periods of stress – prolonged drought or too much water – will cause the leaves to turn yellow and die. Do not water outdoor plants during periods of rain.

Aloe Vera is dormant in the winter and does not require any water as long as it has been given enough water during the growing season. If your climate is rainy during the winter, consider planting aloe vera on gravel or rocks. This will allow water to drain and prevent rotting.

FERTILIZER

Aloe Vera or Aloe Vera grows best in poor soil conditions (this plant has adapted to nutritionally poor desert soils) and requires no fertilization. That said, feeding potted aloe once a year each spring can help maintain vibrant growth. A liquid 10-40-10 houseplant fertilizer, diluted halfway, works best for an annual feeding. Outdoors, aloe usually thrives without any fertilization.

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