All about aloe plants

The aloe plant has been around for at least since the Roman Empire. This ancient plant was cultivated for its soothing ointment that's made from the juice of its leaves. The ointment is still cultivated and used today. The plant bears clusters of orange, yellow and red flowers in the winter. Many different types of Aloe plants are grown; the favorite houseplant is the Tiger Aloe plant. The leaves will eventually form a mound between 10 to 12 inches tall and 4 to 6 inches across. The leaves become tinted with bronze if they grow in the bright sun light. A true aloe will have pale green leaves that grow 18 to 20 inches long.

The best way to grow aloes is to sure they get four or more direct sun light a day. Artificial light will benefit these plants as well. Reflection from light walls or 12 hours a day of light will keep you plants healthy. The night temperatures of 50 to 55 degrees, along with day temperatures 68 to 72 degrees are ideal for this plant. Letting the soil become moderately dry between watering, then water. Don't use fertilize new plants for the first year. The older plants should be fertilizer once each fall. Make sure the fertilizer is standard houseplant fertilizer and diluted to half its strength before applying to your plant.

You may repot our overcrowded plants anytime during the year. Make sure no to plant aloes any deeper than grew before. Use a mixture of l part loam, 1 part leaf mold, and 1 part sharp sand ½ part crushed charcoal. Using general purpose potting soil and sharp sand is also an optional you can do. Add 1 tablespoon of ground limestone and 1 tablespoon of bone meal to whichever mixture you use.

The Aloe plant is a wonderful addition to your home décor.