How To Grow Aloe Vera In Pot: A Step-By-Step Guide For Beginners

Aloe vera is one of the most versatile plants found in most households globally. From using it for skin and hair care to soothing your gut, aloe vera is an all-rounder plant that offers holistic benefits. All you need to do to unlock its goodness is to cut open its leaves and scoop out the gel. You can apply it to your hair by mixing it with coconut oil for silky smooth hair or add it to your besan haldi (gram flour, turmeric) face pack to get flawless skin.

If you do not have an aloe vera plant at home, do not fret as in this article we are covering easy steps for you to plant it at home and care for it.

How To Grow Aloe Vera In Pot

Follow these simple steps to grow an aloe vera plant:

1. Prepare a planter covering its drainage hole with a semi-permeable screen or gauze.
2. Pour plant mix or well-draining soil in it leaving about ¾ of the pot’s space between its top layer and rim.
3. Buy some aloe vera leaves with roots from a nearby nursery and plant them in the soil so the bottom leaves rest just over the soil.
4. Avoid watering the plant right after planting for at least a week to ensure it does not rot and grow new roots.
5. Once the plant has grown new roots, place the pot in a warm and bright place with indirect sunlight.

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How To Care For An Aloe Vera Plant

Light

Keep your aloe vera plant under bright and indirect sunlight or artificial light to ensure it does not turn leggy.

Temperature

This indoor plant grows best in temperatures between 13 and 27 degrees Celsius which makes it ideal to place it in indoor spaces. In winter, ensure keeping them indoors while seasons with moderate weather are appropriate for them to thrive outdoors as well.

Fertiliser

Aloe vera plants need fertilising only about once a month, especially during spring and summer.

Watering

Even though aloe vera plants are suitable for growing in barren lands, the succulent plant’s leaves require water. Only irrigate your plant when the soil turns slightly dry while ensuring the pot does not overflow with water.

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