Aloe Vera #200 by Passionate Gem

Aloe Vera in 6" house plant in nursery pot

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 ️☀️Make sure to put it in a spot where it will get plenty of sunlight. South or west facing windows are ideal. Bright, indirect sunlight or artificial light is good. Some direct sunlight Is ok but can dry out the plant too much and turn its fleshy leaves yellow.

🌡️Temperatures ranging anywhere from 55-85°F are fine for your aloe plant. They like warmer temps and It will encourage faster growth. Avoid large swings in temperature as well as hot and cold drafts. Aloe plants do not require high humidity. An average room humidity of 40% is best but can live in drier conditions being a desert plant.

💧 Water aloe vera plants deeply, but infrequently. To discourage rot, allow the soil to dry at least 1 to 2 Inches deep between waterings. Don't let your plant sit in water. Watering about every 2 weeks should be sufficient unless it is in a hot location, if that’s the case then every week might be better. Water more sparingly during the winter.

🪴Do not repot right away. Let the plant stay in its nursery pot for at least a few months to get used to its new home. Most plants go dormant in the winter so do not repot them then because they could go Into shock. It's best to repot every 2-3 years during the growing months of spring and summer. This plant grows best in a well draining potting mix so add some sand and perlite to improve drainage. They can become slightly root-bound before repotting.

💊Aloes are not heavy feeders, so they don't need a lot of fertilizer. Too much can harm your aloe plant. The best time to feed your aloe is in the spring before now growth begins. You can use a standard houseplant fertilizer or a succulent /cactus fertilizer. for the amount to use follow product label instructions. No fertilizer is needed during winter months when growth naturally slows.

🐜 All of plants are treated monthly with a natural spray consisting of hydrogen peroxide, blue Dawn dish soap and neem oil diluted with water but that doesn't mean once they go to a new home it can't catch a critter Infestation from surrounding plants, soil.(Even cut flowers can be a carrier of pests!) Preventative maintenance Is key! Check your plants often, clean leaves by giving it the occasional shower or wiping with a clean damp cloth. Use clean pots and fresh quality soil when transplanting. A spray like mentioned above is a really great preventative measure as well.