Interesting soil seems great.
I’ve transplanted all that I could for about 3 weeks now and all of the plants appear very happy. I enjoyed working with it also. I would definitely plant more of my plants in the soil.
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Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) is a popular houseplant known for its thick leaf system.
This succulent plant is also known for the magical benefits of the aloe vera gel.
Naturally, aloe vera grows in sandy soil with limited moisture and nutrients. It also thrives in a bright spot with lots of direct sunlight.
Moreover, as this succulent can store its food, you won’t need to add fertilizer often.
Regular potting soil, gardening soil, or all-purpose soil mix isn’t great for aloe vera since the soil usually has moisture-retaining properties.
For an aloe plant, the best soil is fast draining soil like Rosy Soil, succulent soil mix or cactus soil (cactus mix).
Let’s find out all about aloe vera potting soil:
The main characteristics of aloe vera potting soil are:
The right soil for an aloe vera plant should contain ingredients (like biochar) that improve soil drainage while providing ample breathing space for plant roots.
It may also contain coarse sand, lava rock, and pine bark chips for better porosity and aeration.
Avoid a potting mix (or any other potting soil type) that contains peat moss.
Why?
In addition to being unsuitable, peat moss retains a lot of moisture which can cause root rot — not best to maintain dry conditions.
And when peat soil dries out, it repels water, stopping it from reaching the aloe’s roots.
Growing aloe vera is pretty simple.
Here’s a beginner-friendly guide for aloe vera plant care:
The best seasons to propagate aloe vera are summer and spring.