Aloe vera is a succulent plant whose uses range from decorative to medicinal and cosmetic uses. The gel found inside its leaves offers a multitude of benefits for both the skin and overall health.
Its healing and antiseptic properties make it a perfect natural remedy for treating minor wounds and burns. It also helps reduce acne thanks to its antibacterial properties.
Considering its benefits, having an aloe vera plant at home means having constant access to one of the world’s best natural remedies. Below, we explain how to plant aloe vera at home.
- The time of year and the climate must be taken into account. This type of plant needs a location that is neither humid nor cold. Therefore, it is ideal to plant it in a clay pot in autumn or spring.
2. The best way to plant aloe vera is to start with a sprout from an adult plant. Without roots and seeds, it’s impossible to plant a new aloe vera plant. Aloe vera seeds are very difficult to find, so sprouts are a better option. Place a gravel drainage system, about two inches high, at the base of the pot to ensure optimal plant growth.
3. Then add equal parts garden soil and peat. Add organic fertilizer as well. If you have an adult plant and want to remove its shoots, you must learn to identify them. Shoots grow around the parent plant and are smaller (between 15 and 20 cm). Remove the plant from the pot, select a shoot, and begin cutting it with a knife, including all the leaves.
4. It’s very important not to damage the root of the sprout, as it plays a vital role in the growth of the new plant. Once you have the sprout, place it in the pot and cover it with soil, leaving only the leaves outside.
Water it lightly two weeks after planting.
5. Once it has grown (between 2 and 5 years after planting), it is necessary to separate the shoots from the mother plant again to replant them.
