Aloe arborescens, which is commonly called a century plant, can often be seen on the windowsills of both apartments and offices.
However, such popularity of the plant, unfortunately, does not guarantee that its "breeders" know how to properly care for it. Most often, as the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh says, aloe outgrows, which is why it falls out of the pots, or dies due to overwatering.
Therefore, today we will share a short instruction that is definitely worth using if you notice that the flower has started to die.
First, remove the aloe from the pot and examine its roots.
If you notice any rotting areas, remove them, as they are a source of infection and prevent the plant from developing normally. Don't forget to dry the cuts.
When examining the root system, you should also remove the babies in order to root them in separate pots, where they can grow and develop on their own.
The soil for aloe must be loose. The best option is a homemade soil mixture of purchased soil with loosening agents (for example, sand). The volume of loosening agent in the soil, by the way, can be up to one third of the total volume of soil.
It is also recommended to add mycorrhiza to the soil when replanting a flower.
Another important condition: the pot for growing aloe must have large drainage holes to remove excess moisture from the soil.
Do not water the plant for the first three days after transplantation. The frequency of subsequent watering depends on the room temperature, air humidity and the condition of the soil in the pot.
Between waterings, the soil should dry out completely. How can you tell? If the right moment to moisten the soil has arrived, it will begin to move away from the walls of the pot.
And finally, don’t forget to remove excess water from the tray after watering.
Earlier we listed 5 mistakes when growing carrots.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
