dee's Aloe Vera

Aloe vera is a succulent, and as such, stores a large quantity of water within its leaves and root system. During the winter months, the plant will become somewhat dormant, and utilize very little moisture. During this period watering should be minimal. Allow the soil to become completely dry before giving the plant a cup or two of water. During the summer months, the soil should be completely soaked, but then be allowed to dry again before re-watering.

Grow in a mixture of loam-based John Innes No 2 compost with additional sand or perlite for increased drainage. Apply a balanced liquid feed during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.

Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall (or larger).

In cold climates it can be grown as a house plant year round, or grown in a container and moved indoors in the winter.

These plants will grow well with Aloe Vera:

These plants will not grow well with Aloe Vera so avoid planting these within close proximity:

These pests are known to attack Aloe Vera plants:

These problems and diseases are known to effect Aloe Vera plants: