Aloe comes from the dry areas of Africa and is easy to care for. She makes do with standard houseplant soil mixed with a little sand and peat. Good water permeability is important, as the aloe does not tolerate waterlogging.
Which soil is best for aloe vera?
Aloe Vera needs permeable and well-drained soil to avoid waterlogging. A mixture of commercially available houseplant soil, sand and a little peat is optimal. A drainage layer made of clay shards, gravel and sand supports water permeability.
Aloe is a species-rich genus of asparagus that probably originated in South Africa. It can store water in its thick leaves, which have thorns on the edges and are arranged like rosettes on the trunk, and can survive for long periods of time without watering. The best-known representative of the genus is Aloe vera and is cultivated in this country as a houseplant for sunny locations.
Permeable soil is important
Aloe vera doesn't like waterlogging! Therefore, the soil should be permeable so that excess water can drain away. A good drainage layer made of pottery shards, gravel and sand is important. A mixture of soil and sand with a little peat (€8.00 on Amazon) is ideal as a substrate.
Watering correctly
- Do not pour on the plant, but directly on the substrate,
- water outdoor plants twice a week in summer,
- Reduce the amount of water added in winter and in cold locations.
Use fresh soil when repotting
The aloes grow quite quickly and regularly need a larger container. Before repotting, let the root ball dry out a little so that it can be easily removed from the pot. The new pot is filled with fresh soil to give the plant a good start after the stress of moving.
Tips & Tricks
If you repot regularly and use special soil for succulents, you can avoid adding fertilizer at all.
