How Do You Care For Aloe Vera Plants?
Since aloe vera plants are both semitropical and succulents, they can only be grown successfully outdoors in USDA Zones 10 and 11 as these zones don’t normally have freezing weather. An aloe plant is about 95% water, which makes it very susceptible to frost damage. But don’t let this stop you from growing an aloe vera as a houseplant, as they are truly one of the easiest plants to care for when grown indoors. By following a few easy but important steps outlined here, you will learn how to care for aloe vera plants. CONTAINER Select a pot that is wider than it is deep to accommodate the shallow roots of the aloe vera plant, as its roots spread out rather than grow deeper in a container or planter. Make sure the container you select has a drainage hole in it to ensure the plant will have adequate drainage. SOIL Aloe plants thrive in well drained soil, so be sure you purchase a potting soil mix that contains an extra amount of pearlite, sand, or pumice. There are also special soil mixes a
