Growing Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) is probably the most widely used medicinal plant in the world and it is originated from africa. It has 250 species in the world and all are very famouse. Aloes are easy going succulent plants that need very little maintenance. Aloe plants consist of plants consist of 95% water and they are very frost tender. If aloe vera are grown outdoors in warm climates, they should be planted in full sun, or light shade. Aloe vera require moderately fertile, and fast draining soil.

Established plants will survive a drought quite well but if you want a good plant then water should be provided. This plant favor light, medium and basic soil, acid, neutral and basic soils and it is also require well-drained soil. It can grow in nutritionally poor soil and tolerate drought but can't grow in the shade.

Aloe vera is a succulent and therefore it requires large quantity of water according to its leaves and root. It may be kept at the window where sun light can be reach. In summer time pot may be kept outdoor. In the summer month plants become dormant, and utilize very little moisture and there in this time minimal water should be provide.

Use a planter with a drainage hole, or provide a 1-2 inch layer of gravel in the bottom of the pot to ensure adequate drainage. The package of 'cacti mix' soil may also used for the better growing. Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall. Today it is widely cultivated in southern Texas, Mexico, and coastal Venezuela.

Growing aloe vera plant at home

Instead of buying hundreds of dollars’ worth of beauty products, consider growing an aloe vera plant instead. To release the valuable juices inside the leaves, simply break off a piece of the aloe leaf. The juice will ooze out from the opening, ready to be used for everything from acne treatment to burn medication.

Growing an aloe plant in your home is almost as good as having an entire beauty counter at your disposal – only a whole lot cheaper and much more convenient. Why not try nature’s remedy, since you’ve already tried everything else?

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