The easy-care aloe vera looks most beautiful when it is just growing. If you cannot maintain this growth habit, you can help with a support.
Do I need to support an alo vera?
You should support an aloe veraafter repotting. To do this, stick a wooden stick into the ground on each side. If the houseplant is growing crooked or you have separated the child from the mother plant, you can also support the aloe vera with sticks.
When does aloe vera need support?
You should support an aloe veraafter repottingorif it growscrooked In both cases, the support serves to provide stability for the plant. Freshly repotted plants need some time until they are rooted in the soil and have achieved the necessary stability. If the houseplant grows crooked in its location, there is a risk that it will tip over or even fall.
What is suitable for supporting an aloe vera?
You can usevarious aidsto support the aloe vera. Which support aid is most suitable depends on thepurpose. For example,
- simple wooden sticks,
- Grid or
- a ribbon (for nicked leaves)
question. If the problem is with the flower pot, you can weigh it down with stones until the next time you repot it.
How do I support Aloe vera cuttings after planting?
Aloe vera offshoots can be supported withWooden sticks As a rule, two wooden sticks per childel are sufficient for stabilization. Insert a stick into the substrate on each side. This not only supports the plant, but also ensures that it grows straight upwards.
Tip
Avoid crooked growth of aloe vera
Since aloe vera grows towards the light, if it is placed in an unfavorable location, it may grow crooked and need to be supported. You can avoid this by rotating the plant regularly or moving it to a spot with better lighting conditions.
