what type of soil is needed for aloe vera plant?

Answer 1

Aloe Vera plants can grow in many kinds of soils. They prefer to have sandy soil and not let the soil stay wet to long. They are a succulant plant. In the cactus family and do not like to be over watered.

Answer 2

It depends on the type of aloe you have as far as speed of growth. If there has not been any in 2 years it is an issue of incorrect lighting. I would repot in a soil mixture made yourself. It should be 1/2 Miracle grow potting soil and 1/2 Miracle grow soil for cactus. Aloe does not like their roots in constant wet soil. They need really good drainage. You should only water 1x every 2 weeks. Place in a window that gets indirect sun all day. Early morning direct sun is fine. Aloe does not need nor like plant food.

Answer 3

Just about anything. Aloe, like anything else in the cactus family, is very resilient. You'll want to go with something that will allow for a lot of air circulation and place the plant near a window. you won't need to water it very often, only when the soil feels dry. Best you go with your basic potting soil with some minerals and sand.

Answer 4

I have found that sand and regular potting soil mixed half and half works amazing. Also, the plant needs to get plenty of air to the roots. I keep mine in clay pots with sand/reg soil, in the window and water regularly to keep healthy plants.

Answer 5

moist soil

Answer 6

sandy