Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Aloe Vera (syn. Aloe Barbadensis)

Hi there!

Lets talk about the Aloe Vera plant or Aloe Barbadensis. It is related to Yucca because it is also part of the Liliaceae family. Aloe Vera is originally from Barbados Islands and Curacao.

 
The Aloe Vera plant requires high temperatures, withstands 30 degrees Celsius and direct sunlight.
 
It has modest requirements for moisture and copes with the long periods of drought.
 
Aloe Vera is attacked by the red spider and the lice test.
 
From spring till autumn you must place the Aloe Vera plant in full sun, the watering must be moderate and you should ensure a good drainage for the soil in the pot.
The stagnation of water in the pot leads to the rotting of the base of the plant's stem.
 
The Aloe Vera plant does not require fertilization.

 
During the winter it must be kept in bright lighted rooms, in front of the windows that face South, with a temperature of 18-20 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature should not drop below 15 degrees Celsius.
 
The watering must be made rarely and only if the soil in the pot is dry.

This is all I've got about the Aloe Vera plant. I will get back to you later with more information about the Pineapple (Ananas Comosus - syn. Ananas Sativus).

Enjoy reading and don't forget to water your plants!

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