How Do You Fertilize Aloe Vera Plants?
Aloe vera is a tender succulent plant grown as a houseplant throughout the world, and in the garden in very warm climates. A member of the lily family, the plant has small, insignificant blooms, and thick, blade-like leaves that grow from the plant base in a rosette configuration. The gum resin inside the leaves of Aloe vera relieves pain and sting of small cuts and burns, and has anti-bacterial properties, as well. Aloe Vera resin is used in cosmetics, beauty products and home remedies. Measure the liquid fertilizer into the watering can according to the water-to-fertilizer ratio specified on the fertilizer package. Some liquid fertilizers will require only a drop or two of concentrate per qt. of water; others will stipulate 1 tbls., or other measurement. Follow the recipe exactly, as too much liquid fertilizer in proportion to the water will over-fertilize the plant, and possibly kill it. Add water to watering can in amount specified on the fertilizer package. Water the Aloe vera pla
