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Propagation methods and precautions of Aloe Vera

Saul Goodman
2020-06-30 16:21:23
Temperature: keep the temperature between 15-35 ℃ when nourishing aloe vera. Keep above 5 ℃ in winter. Light: shade properly when planting. When it grows up, it can be given enough light. Water: usually, water in time to keep its substrate moist. Fertilization: appropriate fertilization is required in the growing season. Compound fertilizer should be used as the main fertilizer, and some other fertilizers containing trace elements should be applied.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: it has strong adaptability. Generally speaking, it is very suitable at 15-35 ℃. However, its cold resistance is not particularly good. Below zero, it will freeze. In winter, try to keep above five degrees.

2. Light: for aloe vera, it needs sufficient light to grow. Therefore, try not to put in the dark place in the growing period. However, when it's just planted, it's better to put it in the half shade to adapt to the environment. After about ten days, I can receive normal light

3. Watering: it also has a large demand for water, especially when it grows fast, try to keep the substrate in a semi wet state. However, in rainy and humid time or timely drainage, or its leaves are easy to shrink, and its roots are easy to rot.

4. Fertilization: a proper amount of fertilizer will help the growth of Aloe Vera. The main use is compound fertilizer, in addition to some trace elements also need to be noted.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: cuttage can be used. The material used is its leaves. Select robust and complete blades as the materials used. It can be directly cutted into the soil. Then there is the matrix, preferably sandy soil. The insertion depth should not be too shallow, otherwise the reproduction will not be easy to succeed. After the insertion, it is placed in a cool place, and the temperature can be about 20 degrees. Don't be too high, or the wound will rot.

2. Pruning: the number of leaves of Aloe Vera is very large, so sometimes there will be some dense, messy or yellow leaves, just cut them off.

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3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: there are many kinds of common diseases, such as "brown spot" and "white silk". For these diseases, it is best to prevent them, spray them regularly before they occur, or select varieties with strong resistance.

2. Insect damage: not much compared with diseases. Occasionally, spray can be used to prevent

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4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Aloe Vera is nontoxic, and its purification is very strong, and it has absorption effect on many harmful gases.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it's more suitable because it's a kind of foliage variety

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