2007-06-21 12:50:41 · 9 answers · asked by ? 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I have one that started out in a 6" pot. My husband planted it in a Halloween cauldron that I got a couple years ago and I just recently replanted it into a 'whiskey barrel' type planter that's about 2 1/2 feet to 3 feet in diameter and has many babies. It even flowered for me!!
I don't water often, maybe once every couple weeks. A horticulturalist told me that my "benign lack of care" for my aloe is what caused it to grow so big and healthy. I have attached a couple pictures of the plant before it was moved from the cauldron I had it in. The two stalks at the top on the right are the soon-to-be flowers.
2007-06-21 13:21:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live and when and if it's a house plant or what? Basically, if in a pot...water them occassionally (there are in the cactus family so too much water is not good).
You can plant them outside in some areas or at least during the summer in cooler climates. But there isnt much to do. Take off a leaf now and then, peal off the skin and use the inside for sunburn or healing a cut. My mom used to peal a few, leave them in a glass in fridge, wipe them over my sunburn, then put them back in the fridge and use again and again.
But basically, its a cactus, what's to do?????
Try searching for "growing aloe vera" on the net......many sites will help, I will supply you with one.
2007-06-21 12:58:56 · answer #2 · answered by KATHYP82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-08 15:57:00 · answer #3 · answered by inabinet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are definitely a low care plant. I live in Florida and have had them in my yard for years. I do nothing to them- they grow in direct light, southern exposure,but not quite as good in indirect light. All I do is cut off a piece now and then to treat a sunburn. They are great for that- really soothes a sun or kitchen burn- and no blistering.
2007-06-21 13:02:01 · answer #4 · answered by kaloka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Plant in sandy soil in shaded area, water only after soil dries out as they are "Succulents" and store water in top of plant. They are pretty tough but will not handle freezing weather.
2007-06-21 13:01:07 · answer #5 · answered by Dennis in Central Florida 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they really only need water they are good strong plants but they dont like to be frozen so if outside in the winter and frost comes might want to cover them
2007-06-21 13:03:22 · answer #6 · answered by Georgia B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place them where they get plenty of sun and let them dry out a day or two before watering. And they should do fine.
2007-06-21 12:59:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have to have a lot a lto of light or else they will die! and they dont have to be watered a lot its ok if they are a little dry.
2007-06-21 12:55:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave them alone and out of direct sunlight
2007-06-21 12:53:58 · answer #9 · answered by vanessa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋