Aloe vera is a plant characterized by having very fleshy leaves with certain thorns on the sides, these are stuffed with pulp with innumerable medicinal properties.
Its origin is from North Africa and has become a very cultivated plant both outside and inside, this is due to its therapeutic uses. Besides all this, aloe vera is very easy to plant and keep in good condition without needing constant care like other plantations.
How we should plant and care Aloe vera
CULTURE
This type of plants is very sensitive to excess water, so it needs an excellent drainage system, either in a pot or directly on the land where it will be grown.
IRRIGATION
This plant requires that the earth be slightly humid and without waterlogging. A drip irrigation would be great, in this way the plant will stay well hydrated and without receiving excesses to avoid rotting its roots.
If you decide to plant it in pots we must ensure that it must be 50cm deep since the roots require space to develop.
Feed the earth with organic matter. Do not crush the soil during its cultivation, it must be kept aerated so that the roots receive their nutrients and water in a correct way, once a year humus can be added to the soil.
WEATHER
The aloe veins resist direct sun for several hours, but we must be very careful on the hottest days as the leaves could suffer damage from excessive exposure to the sun.
This plant does not support very cold climates, very low temperatures could cause damage to the roots and roots. . The most suitable temperature for aloe vera is between 17 and 27 ºC.
PROPAGATION:
To continue cultivating and propagating this useful plant a little more, we should expect the children to grow up to 20 cm tall, cut them carefully and plant them in another pot or directly on the ground.
HOW TO USE THE ALOE VERA
At the moment that this plant reaches 2 years after its cultivation it is said that its medicinal properties multiply and provide more medicinal benefits.
To start using it, we must cut a piece of aloe vera choosing the one closest to the earth or the most external. We can do it with a knife or knife sharp and clean. We make a clean cut (it is very easy) at the height of the base and close to the trunk itself and let it be the same plant that closes the cut. They say that it is advisable to cut the stalk late in the afternoon to prevent the plant from getting stressed, after all it is a living being.
BENEFITS OF ALOE VERA
And even so it has endless uses, it can be grown at home without so much excessive care, it is easy and very necessary for the day to day. I encourage you to cultivate it and take advantage of its multiple benefits.
