Aloe can bloom, but it is very rare. It will bloom only when the temperature, humidity and light are suitable.
Aloe blossom should also be divided into varieties. Some varieties will not bloom until they are raised to death. Aloe, usually grown in the tropics, blooms around May. The height of the flower branches is 30-40 cm, and occasionally there are more than 1 m. However, aloe growing in temperate zone is not easy to bloom, and the flowering time is uncertain, and the flower branch is short and the flower is small.
When you see that fresh and gorgeous plants are in self-protection, you will have a skeptical attitude. For example, aloe blooms bright flowers. Will such aloe bring its own toxicity?
The answer, of course, is no, aloe itself is a non-toxic plant, even if flowers come, there is no poison. It doesn't sprout like potatoes and produce toxic substances.
Some people say that Aloe blossom rarely, aloe blossom means good luck; others say that Aloe will bloom after more than three years of cultivation, which is a natural phenomenon, nothing special; others say that Aloe blossom means aging, if aloe blossom, it means dying! But Xiaobian wants to say that what aloe blossoms means depends on how you think. Believe it or not.
However, Xiaobian prefers to believe that Aloe blossom is a blessing, representing the best wishes of the people. In the ancient poem, it said: "Light Rose appears frequently, pure aloe blooms cautiously", so Aloe's flower language is "clean body and love yourself, without interference".
Selection of varieties: usually, Aloe arborescens blooms for 3-4 years, aloe Curacao for 3 years, and aloe saponatum for about 1 year. At present, these three varieties have higher flowering probability.
Sunshine: in the process of growing aloe, there must be good sunshine, especially in summer. Sufficient sunshine can make aloe grow rapidly. When the stem is more than 2.2 cm thick and the plant height is more than 40 cm, it is possible to bloom.
Fertilization: flowering needs sufficient nutrient support, timely fertilization and appropriate supplement of phosphorus.
Take Aloe arborescens as an example: in the first ten days of September, cut off the aloe that has been cultivated for two years from the bottom of the center of the stem, keep 5-7 leaves above, and keep a certain growth point for the cut part. Put it in a cool place to dry, and then put it in the soil. It can take root in 40-50 days. Use your hand to gently pull it out. If you can't pull it out, it means it's rooting.
Note that before cutting and rooting, do not water it, and maintain it normally after rooting. 50-60 small flowers will be produced in the next autumn.
