How to grow aloe at home. How can you grow aloe from a leaf and what to do if the plant does not take root? Consequences of stagnation of liquid and poor ventilation in a flowerpot

Our usual agave, also known as aloe, southern countries grows up to fifteen meters in height. Of course, at home it will not be possible to get a plant of such impressive size, but you can overcome the prejudice that aloe blooms once every hundred years. Proper care will help it bloom orange or scarlet flowers a few years after planting.

Aloe Vera in nature and at home

Before aloe conquered our window sills, settling there under the name “agagave,” its habitat was hot countries - South America, Africa and the island of Madagascar, Arabian Peninsula.

True, we might not recognize the plant if we met it in its natural environment - it is very different in appearance from the flowers we are used to with watery-green leaves. Wild specimens reach fifteen meters in height, shoot a long arrow from a rosette of leaves, at the end of which you can see a fiery red or bright yellow flower. Unfortunately, some species, such as Aloe Helena and Aloe Suzanne, are facing extinction.

In countries where aloe is grown professionally, entire hectares are planted with it (approximately 15,000 plants per 1 hectare), and no more than three times in year. The use of pesticides to fertilize the soil is strictly prohibited.

In nature, aloe reaches 15 m in height

Botany includes more than five hundred plant species. At home we can grow aloe vera, aloe vera and others. They are about equally easy to care for.

Types of aloe

1. Aloe Vera (Barbados). The plant has a short stem on which there is a rosette of succulent and hard leaves. It forms an inflorescence like a brush and forms a peduncle up to 90 cm long. It blooms with yellow and sometimes red flowers.
2. Aloe arborescens. The tall stem of the plant forms many shoots and has narrow and fairly succulent leaves.
3. Aloe folded. A small tree with a short trunk, on which elongated leaves grow in the amount of 10–16 pieces.
4. Aloe is awesome. The plant is distinguished by fleshy and thick leaves, with small red-brown thorns. It blooms with scarlet flowers collected in a spike-shaped inflorescence;
5. Aloe spinosa. A distinctive feature of the plant is its large, numerous and thick leaves with soft and transparent thorns. A white border runs along the edge of the leaf blade.

Photo gallery: species diversity of aloe

The second name for Aloe Vera is Barbadian Distinctive feature Aloe vera intimidata - red-brown thorns Aloe arborescens in room conditions can grow up to one meter in length There is a border along the edge of the leaf of Aloe spinosa white Aloe foldata is a small tree

Landing Features

Making up the soil

If you prepare the soil yourself, do not add peat to the mixture. Best to use:

• humus;
• coarse sand;
• leaf soil.

If you buy soil for aloe Vera in a specialty store, you can take the one that is intended for succulents.

Selecting a pot

Lightweight is good plastic pot. If the plant is not being planted for the first time, but is being replanted, it should be slightly larger than the previous one, although in general aloe is not demanding on the size of the container, since it does not have a very wide root system.

We arrange drainage

For drainage installation use:

• expanded clay;
• finely broken brick;
• gravel;
• perlite;
• coarse sand.

The height of the drainage pad should be at least 3–5 centimeters.

Succulent soil is best suited for growing aloe

How to transplant an adult aloe?

Replanting is done quite often: for plants under three years of age every year, upon reaching three years - every two years: during this time the aloe manages to deplete the soil. There are two ways to do this: one is called, in fact, transplantation, the second is transshipment.

Transfer

1. The plant is carefully removed from the soil along with part of the earth and placed in water.
2. The lump is rubbed with your hands, freeing it from the soil.
3. After this, the aloe is planted in a new pot with already prepared soil.
4. Compact the soil and sprinkle with coarse sand or fine expanded clay.
5. The first three to four days after the procedure, the flower is not watered.

Transshipment

1. The plant is removed from the pot along with a lump of earth.
2. Without removing the old soil, place the lump on the drainage layer in a new container.
3. Add new soil around the root system and compact it a little.
4. After transshipment, unlike replanting, the plant is watered abundantly.

Video: nuances of planting aloe Vera

Seasonal conditions for growing plants - table

How to grow and care for aloe at home?

Aloe itself is unpretentious and can survive in the most extreme conditions, like all succulents. But for vigorous growth and flowering, watering needs to be organized in a special way.

Rules for watering and spraying

Water for irrigation of aloe needs to be left for several days at room temperature in a covered container. In winter, its temperature should be about six to eight degrees above room temperature.

You should water the rosette of the plant from a watering can, and water it abundantly so that all layers of the soil are moistened evenly - excess water will simply collect in the tray, from where it can be removed. If aloe is exposed to direct sun rays, you should not spray it, otherwise burns will appear on the leaves. As a useful additive, you can add it to irrigation water. own juice plants.

How and what to fertilize a flower depending on the season?

Aloe is fertilized with liquid complex mineral composition, which can be purchased at a flower shop. Feeding is carried out approximately every three weeks from May to September. There is no need to do this in winter, since the plant is in a dormant period.

When fertilizing, several rules should be followed:

1. Fertilizing is not carried out in the first six months after the aloe was transplanted into new soil- there is no point in doing this, since the soil begins to deplete only after several weeks.
2. Fertilizers are applied along with water for irrigation.
3. Sick plants are not fertilized until the cause of the disease is clarified and eliminated.

If you are going to use the plant for therapeutic or cosmetic purposes, you cannot fertilize it with mineral complexes. Plants treated with pesticides and insecticides (for example, if this had to be done due to disease or pest damage) also cannot be used to prepare medicines or cosmetics.

How to make agave bloom at home?

Aloe blooms very rarely, about once every 20 years (with good care, perhaps earlier), mainly in the cold season. Most often only one flower appears, always in the axils upper leaves. The spectrum of colors can vary from bright yellow to red. In order to help the plant bloom, you need to provide it with a period of rest.

The aloe flower contains a lot of nectar, due to this it has a strong, specific, although pleasant, smell.

Aloe blooms more than once every hundred years, as is commonly believed: flowering can be achieved with proper care

Rest period

During this period - it usually lasts from September to March - aloe is placed in a cool place (but with a temperature not lower than 10 ⁰C). Watering is reduced to once a month.

Plant diseases and pests

Aloe Vera is extremely rarely affected by diseases and pests; mainly the plant is threatened by waterlogging of the roots due to excessive watering or drafts. But there are a number of cases when a flower really needs treatment.

Table: diseases and pests affecting Aloe Vera

Photo gallery: diseases and pests

Most often, aloe is affected by scale insects. Dry rot causes the plant to dry out abruptly. Root rot is quite difficult to get rid of.

How to propagate indoor aloe?

In nature, aloe reproduces by seeds or root shoots. Flower growers can use a method that is convenient for them personally.

Reproduction by shoots step by step

1. When the root shoot reaches a length of approximately five centimeters (or a fifth of the length of an adult plant) and acquires two or three leaves of its own and a full-fledged root system, it is separated from the “donor”.
2. With a clean, sharp knife, young shoots are cut off from adult aloe.
3. The soil in the prepared pot is watered so that the moisture reaches the drainage layer and appears in the pan. When the soil is completely saturated with water, excess water is removed.
4. The shoot is planted in the soil to a depth of one centimeter.
5. The pot with the young plant is left in a place where sufficient light (but not direct sunlight) penetrates.
6. The soil is kept moist for several days, after which it is cared for as if it were an adult plant.

The root shoots of Aloe Vera are separated with a clean, sharp knife.

Reproduction by cuttings step by step

1. Using a clean, sharp knife, several leaves from those closest to the base are separated from the mother plant.
2. After a few hours, when the sections are covered with a film, they are sprinkled with crushed activated carbon.
3. After two days, the cuttings are planted in wet sand.
4. Water the plant only when it takes root in the sand.
5. After about a month, aloe is planted in the soil.

The easiest way to propagate aloe is from cuttings.

Propagation by seeds

Propagation by seeds is the most labor-intensive method. The process steps are as follows:

1. The soil for planting aloe seeds is prepared in the same way as for planting vegetative way, the only difference is that no drainage is required.
2. For 20 hours, the seeds are soaked in a weak (light pink) solution of potassium permanganate (can be replaced with a mixture of aloe juice and clean water).
3. The containers in which the seeds are supposed to be planted are treated with a more saturated solution. If there is no potassium permanganate or the grower does not want to use it, it is replaced with a strong soap solution.
4. At the very beginning of spring, the seeds are sown in the soil at a distance of 2 cm from each other, and the room temperature should be at least 22 ⁰C.
5. The seeds are sprinkled with sifted river sand.
6. Organize watering from below, place the pot in water and keep it there until upper layer the soil will not become wet.
7. After this, the pots with seeds are placed in a greenhouse with a temperature of 25–30 ⁰C.
8. When the young shoots have about 2 leaves, the plants are planted in wide and shallow containers with exactly the same soil (preferably even with some of the old soil, so the plants will experience less stress).
9. Young aloe plants are transplanted into small pots with adequate drainage when they have grown noticeably and become stronger.

Aloe seeds should be soaked in a weak solution of valerian before planting: this is necessary to prevent diseases

A houseplant known for its many medicinal properties, characterized by low maintenance requirements. Properly selected soil for aloe is one of the few conditions for the normal development of a succulent. Unsuitable soil leads to problems with watering, deficiency or excess of minerals, and suppression of the root system.

Nutritional requirements

Aloe is native to arid mountain meadows on the African continent. IN natural conditions the plant has adapted to grow on soils with poor composition. As a rule, succulent grows in areas with sandy and clay soils. The main requirement is high breathability and no moisture stagnation. At home, the plant feels good in loose soil based on turf soil, humus and river sand.

For normal nutrition of perennials, a high content of calcium and potassium in the soil is important. The nitrogen requirement is negligible. An excess of the element leads to cracking of the leaves and rapid evaporation of moisture. Complex mineral fertilizers for aloe contain only 5% nitrogen. Potassium salts, which are part of humus, and wood ash are optimal organic nutritional supplements unpretentious plant.

Planted in suitable land aloe does not need additional fertilizer for six months. Fertilizing should be applied only once per season during the period of active growth of shoots. It is not recommended to enrich the soil in a pot when the plant is dormant. You can apply liquid fertilizer only after watering, otherwise there is a high probability of burning the roots of the succulent.

Soil selection

Aloe needs soil that does not retain moisture and provides oxygen access to the root system. Otherwise, the indoor plant is affected by rot. Important role plays a role in the acidity level of the soil. The succulent grows best in neutral or slightly acidic soil. The recommended pH is 6.5-7.

To grow agave plants at home, a special soil for succulents has been developed. It has a balanced composition and loose structure. Store-bought mixtures with a high peat content should be avoided. It tends to accumulate and retain liquid in a bowl with aloe, which is not desirable for the flower. If it is not possible to purchase ready-made soil, you can prepare it yourself, adhering to the proportions.

At the bottom of the container for planting aloe, be sure to lay a drainage layer of expanded clay, brick chips or perlite.

DIY soil mixture

Do-it-yourself soil for aloe is not inferior to purchased soil if you follow the technology and mix the components in the correct proportions. For preparation take:

• sheet and sod land;
• large river sand;
• wood ash.

The substrate is pre-disinfected in the oven or spilled with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Wood ash is sifted, 50 g of dry powder is added to 1 liter of soil. The remaining components are taken in equal proportions. In this case, the soil structure is formed from 3 layers:

• First, a drainage 2 cm high is laid;
• then a layer of fertile soil;
• the top layer is formed from coarse sand and small pebbles.

For varieties with a tall stem, which include, for example, aloe vera, mixing 2 upper layers. For succulent varieties with low-lying leaves touching the ground, it is recommended to use a protective layer of fine gravel and sand. This will prevent the leaves from rotting when they come into contact with water during watering.

Aloe should be planted in a shallow bowl or container. The plant's root system draws nutrients and moisture close to the surface. Young succulents are transplanted into new soil once a year. For adult specimens, the soil and pot are changed once every 3 years.

The soil for growing aloe, both purchased and prepared with your own hands, must be loose, moderately fertile, with a neutral alkaline reaction. Compliance with these requirements will minimize the effort required to care for the medicinal plant.

Or agave, takes pride of place. Except healing power The flower is easy to care for. Its leaves contain a large supply of moisture, which helps to survive forced drought. AND appearance trees are unusual; they can decorate not only the premises of the house, but also the office, the foyer of cultural institutions.

Succulents with thick leaves containing a gel-like substance are chosen for growing for their ability to reproduce using shoots. Anyone who wants to have aloe in their home to maintain health and decorate their premises can grow it from rootless shoots.

In nature, there are about four hundred species of aloe growing in Africa. But in home flower beds, aloe vera and a tree-like plant type called agave are most often found:

• Aloe vera, or Barbados, native to the Canary Islands, has fleshy leaves with spines on the sides that grow directly from the basal rosette. The plant does not have a main stem, and its growth is small, not reaching even a meter.
• Tree aloe reaches a height of two or more meters with good care. Its powerful stem becomes covered with a woody layer over time. The stem contains leaves with a dense glossy plate. Their shape is elongated-lanceolate, oval, and in the upper part of the tree they form a rosette. Coloring sheet plate dark green, sometimes covered with a bluish coating. There are plant species with beautiful colors and patterns on the leaves.

Under their dense surface there is a pulp that tastes bitter. The juice contains substances that irritate the mucous membrane of the digestive system. Aloe blooms in orange or yellow flowers, collected in brushes or panicles. Although aloe blooms rarely at home, the tree is used for decorative purposes.

Beauty and healing properties aloe brought him the love of most gardeners.

The leaves of both types of agave are used to treat constipation, colitis, and insomnia. Healing ointments and tinctures are prepared from the juice. It is dropped into the nose for a runny nose.
The plant is classified as a member of the Asphodelaceae family, although there is still debate among scientists regarding the classification.

Agave reproduction occurs different ways. But more often they use growing from a shoot without roots. Used for planting apical cuttings, and lateral processes:

1. The top of the stem is cut off to a length of 5-10 centimeters. There must be several leaves on it. The cut is sprinkled with crushed coal, and the shoot is left in a cold place for a day. The next day, wet sand is poured into the container, adding a little soil substrate. The cutting is placed in sand to a depth of 2-3 centimeters. Before the shoot takes root, monitor the moisture level of the sand. If it dries too much, the cutting will die.
2. More often seated aloe with lateral shoots. The procedure is carried out in spring or summer. Cut off the shoot as close to the base as possible. Lightly dry the shoot by placing it in the refrigerator, wrapped in paper. It should stay there for up to 4-6 days. Root the shoot in wet sand. Some use another rooting method, dipping the shoot into water. But the result of the action will not always be positive. A shoot without roots in moist sandy soil will feel better. After the young shoot begins to grow and turn green, it can be transplanted into another pot.

The method of propagation by cuttings for succulents is reliable and gives life to a new plant.

The decorative perennial requires attention to its tender shoots from the owner.

Among the problems of growing aloe are those that may not arise when proper organization planting:

• Transplanting a rooted agave shoot to permanent place, take a large pot with a volume of three liters. The mixture is prepared from earth, humus and sand. Without a layer of drainage, the succulent will feel bad. After all, agave most often dies from excessive soil moisture. How much moisture is inside the pot is not visible. Only loosening the soil will help determine whether there is excess liquid inside or the plant has absorbed all the water.
• Lack of lighting - common problem in growing aloe. If the leaves become limp and begin to thin out, urgent measures must be taken to save the plant. To do this, find another place, well lit. It is possible to organize additional lighting in winter indoor plant fluorescent lamps.
• The composition of the soil is important in the development of aloe. An increased humus content in the substrate will give strong growth to the flower, which will lead to a weakening of the stem. Such loose, obese plants hardly survive the winter and cannot withstand even a slight drop in room temperature.
• Crowding in a pot also leads agave to disease. If the roots have entwined a lump of earth inside the container, then only an urgent transplant into a pot of a larger diameter will save the aloe.

Agave is one of the plants that can easily withstand difficulties, but when serious problems the flower may die.

More information can be found in the video:

This method of reproduction has several advantages:

1. The method is very simple and does not require complex manipulations. Children grow up naturally. All that remains is to carefully separate them and plant them in the substrate.
2. If all conditions are met, the planted shoots develop successfully, do not get sick or die.
3. The mother plant, freed from children, feels better. They no longer take up living space, take away some of the moisture and nutrients.
4. You can grow several bushes.

The disadvantage is that it takes a long time to form new shoots.

When can I root?

At home, aloe propagation can be carried out in any season.. At the same time, it is important to support optimal temperature in room.

The best period for the procedure is spring. Before the active growing season begins, the plant is full of strength, it recovers more successfully, and rooting occurs much faster. It is better to combine propagation by shoots with transplanting the main plant.

Selection and preparation of land

Aloe does not need too fertile soil. The substrate should be light and loose, water- and breathable. Acidity – weak or neutral.

The ideal option is special soil for succulents and cacti, which can be purchased at any gardening store. It contains enough nutrients necessary for the full development of young plants.

You can make a mixture according to the following recipe:

• turf soil - 2 parts;
• leaf soil - 1 part;
• coarse sand – 1 part;
• a small amount of ground charcoal;
• a few small stones.

Peat should not be added as it increases the acidity of the substrate, which negatively affects the growth of aloe. Before planting, the soil must be exposed to high temperature– bake in the oven at +90°C for 30 minutes.

Advice: At the bottom of the pot in which the young shoot will be planted, place drainage: medium-sized expanded clay, broken brick, small pebbles or shards. This will prevent moisture from stagnating in the container.

Reproduction by children

How to take a shoot correctly so as not to harm the plant? The shoots and the main plant must be healthy.

1. To avoid damaging the aloe, you need to moisten and loosen the soil in the pot.
2. Turn the flowerpot on its side and remove the plant along with the children from the container.
3. Carefully free the base of the aloe from any remaining substrate.
4. Children already have a formed root system. You need to separate them manually or using a sharp knife. This should be done very carefully, without damaging the roots of the shoot.

If a young shoot separates without roots, it is able to take root (we’ll tell you how to properly plant aloe without roots). It is necessary to powder the cut with charcoal powder, dry the baby for two to three days and then plant it in the substrate.

Step-by-step instructions for planting in a pot

If the roots of the shoot are not damaged, it can be immediately planted in a pot, and this must be done correctly and carefully:

We recommend watching a video about the propagation of aloe by children (shoots):

Growing in open ground

Attention: In summer you can plant young plant in the garden. To do this, it is better to take a shoot with a complete root system.

1. Choose not too damp place in partial shade. Do not plant in open sun, otherwise burns will appear on the leaves. Place the flower so that it is illuminated by the sun in the morning and in the shade at lunchtime. You can plant the shoot next to the tree, at a distance of one to one and a half meters, depending on the volume of the crown. It should not be placed near the trunk - the aloe will be dark.
2. After planting the shoot in the ground, lightly compact the soil around it.
3. Pour over warm water.

How to care for the first time after planting?

If the plant does not take root

Typically, young aloe grows quickly and gains strength. If the plant does not take root well, the reason may be improper maintenance:

1. Unsuitable soil composition. For example, in a substrate that is too dense, flower growth slows down, aloe becomes sluggish, leaves turn yellow and dry at the tips. The soil needs to be changed. It is better to buy soil specifically designed for cacti. If this is not possible, prepare the correct soil yourself.
2. Excess moisture in the soil. If you water your aloe too often and in large quantities, the roots of the plant will begin to rot. In this case, you need to completely dry the substrate and then constantly follow the watering rules.
3. Lack of lighting. Aloe is a light-loving flower. It is necessary to place it in a well-lit place.
4. Exposure to direct sunlight. If a young plant stands under the scorching sun, there is a high probability of burns. Aloe should be shaded or moved to a bright windowsill without direct open sun.

Conclusion

Reproduction by shoots is the easiest way. If everything is done correctly, rooting in a new place of residence occurs very quickly. The further development of the young flower does not cause much trouble for the owner.

Succulents will not be surprised by lack of water, but if natural conditions They compensate for the lack of moisture with morning dew and precipitation, and in the apartment - with spraying and watering. Moreover, spraying has higher value, since dry air is less tolerated by aloe than dry soil. It is regularly held in summer and spring in warm, clear weather.

A significant advantage of desert vegetation is that if you forget to water it, it won't even notice. Watering is carried out once every 10 days, with the onset of cold weather even less often - at the beginning and end of winter. Portions are regulated according to the principle “the hotter, the larger”.

With this plant you can save not only water, but also space: they fit perfectly in small pots. Despite this self-denial, succulents have a number of modest requirements for their maintenance.

1. Protection from direct sunlight. The flower will be very grateful to you if, instead of the scorching desert sun, there is a small shadow above its leaves.
2. Hibernation. Everything a tropical dweller needs for good rest- dry and cool. Therefore, it is not watered in winter. Otherwise, the leaves continue to grow but do not receive sufficient quantity daylight, stretch out and fade.
3. Loose soil “without luxury”. That is, without nitrogenous substances coming with humus and other fertilizers.
4. Application of fertilizers “at the tip of a knife.” Enrich the substrate with organic and minerals need to be done with extreme caution, regardless of the composition of the soil for aloe.
5. Hardening and disease prevention. When attacked by pests, you need to prescribe the necessary “medicines” to treat them.
6. Smooth transition from winter mode for summer. The awakening of vegetation from hibernation should be gradual.
7. Spraying, especially on hot days. In the area where succulents live, be it a greenhouse or a windowsill, high humidity should be maintained.
8. Fresh air. The room must be ventilated, but drafts should not be allowed.
9. Moistened inner surface flower pot. Drying it out can cause root death.
10. Regular medical check-up. Checks are carried out to timely identify deviations in flower development and take the necessary measures.

Preparing the soil for aloe

Nothing spoils the life of an evergreen succulent more than compacted soil or stagnant water. These two troubles make it very difficult for oxygen to reach the roots. Therefore, the soil must be airy: loose, water- and breathable. As a cultivator, the soil for aloe includes:

• river, coarse sand;
• gravel;
• brick chips;
• shell rock;
• perlite (volcanic rock).

You can determine what kind of land is needed for aloe based on the following: indicators:

• water-alkaline balance: neutral, slightly acidic;
• structure: loose, porous;
• composition: clay, turf, sand, humus.

If we look at the pot in cross-section, we will see a “cake”, the lower part of which is filled with drainage, the middle part with an earthen mixture, and the top is framed with gravel or coarse sand.

Regardless of the variety, the presence of turf or clay-turf soil in the soil mixture for growing crops is mandatory. The substrate consists mainly of the following components mixed in equal parts:

• clay-turf soil;
• leaf soil;
• sand.

The required soil composition for aloe is supplemented with neutral or slightly acidic peat and cultivators. Although it's not universal formula, but is excellent for most types of crops.

The best dishes for planting are plastic or heavy terracotta. Unlike clay, it does not have pores, so the walls of such pots do not evaporate moisture, but retain it. When choosing dishes, be guided by the size of the roots - they should fit freely, at a distance of about 3 cm from the walls. The tightness of the “housing” can be determined by the ratio of the length of the leaves to the diameter of the container, ideally it is 2:1.

The best place for them is window sills on the south or east side; northern coldness has a negative effect on plants.

To maintain healing qualities, indoor pets need fresh air, provided it is warm. That is, opening the window for ventilation on a rainy November day is categorically not recommended. A portion fresh air increases plant immunity, reducing the risk of infection and weakening. They are brought out of hibernation gradually, replacing watering with spraying. You can also place water next to the pot.

The flower is not picky when it comes to food: a weak solution of low-nitrogen fertilizer is quite enough for it. An excess of nitrogen leads to developmental anomalies such as delayed flowering and massive emergence of shoots.

How to plant aloe correctly

Planting aloe is done in several ways. You can choose the most convenient one. So, if you want to get one or two small flowers, use cuttings; if you want a dozen, replant the “babies” (although you still need to wait for them), and sowing is suitable for global propagation. Let's consider all the methods in more detail.

Cuttings. An express planting method by rooting one or another part of the trunk. It is advisable to carry out the procedure in a room greenhouse so that the air is moist. You can raise the temperature to a favorable level of 30˚C using a spray bottle.

Drainage (slag, large shards) and sand are placed in the dish, slightly moistened and the leaf cuttings are pressed at a slight angle. Sand can be mixed with peat, or you can use an earthen mixture for succulents. After cutting the cuttings, 2-3 hours should pass for them to be covered with a thin film.

Sowing. A reliable but labor-intensive way to grow an entire flowering meadow. Sowing is carried out in a warm and humid greenhouse with heating and fluorescent lamps. The seeds are placed in a mixture prepared as follows recipe:

1. Take 1 part well-rotted leaf soil and ½ part of washed river sand.
2. 1-2 weeks before sowing, sterilize the sand in a water bath for half an hour.
3. Soak the pots or bowls for several hours, dry them, and pour the mixture into them.
4. Spread the seeds, press lightly and sprinkle thin layer sand.
5. Moisten the dishes by dipping them 1/3 of the way into a tray of water. As soon as the water wets the top layer, place the pot in the greenhouse. This way, the soil will be moistened evenly, and the seeds will not float to the surface.

Greet seedlings that sprouted on days 2-3 with a fine spray bottle. Plant them after true leaves form.

Relocation of "children". Healthy mother plant usually surrounded by small processes - “babies”. They can be transplanted at your discretion individually or as a whole bunch. The “babies” are carefully removed, along with the roots. Whole shoots can be transplanted immediately into the ground, those that are damaged can be transplanted 3-4 days after they have dried out.

Knowing what kind of soil aloe needs, how and where to plant it, spray it and water it, a desert flower can be grown with almost no effort. The main thing is to take into account its “prickly” nature and the difficulties of city life.