How Do You Feed Aloe Vera Plants?
The aloe vera is a short-stemmed succulent perennial plant that is native to hot, dry climates. It is also a popular houseplant all over the world, as many people grow it for alternative medicinal uses. The fleshy leaves are often cut away from the plant and then sliced open to get at the gel inside, which is used to treat burns, bug bites and other skin irritations. In order to have a healthy and vibrant aloe vera plant, it is necessary to feed it by providing the necessary nutrients. Use a well-balanced, all-purpose fertilizer (20-20-20) for your aloe vera plant. These numbers represent the amount of the elements nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium, respectively, in the fertilizer. The numbers express the amount by percentage. For example, the 20-20-20 fertilizer referred to above has 20 percent nitrogen, 20 percent phosphorous, 20 percent potassium, and the remainder of the product is inert material. Aloe vera has less fertilizing requirements than other household plants, but it be
