pruning an aloe plant

Pruning Aloe

TheAloe vera is a plant for all is not only ornamental, but also has great medicinal properties. In fact, whenever you get a wound or you feel itchy, you will only have to apply a little of your gel so you will feel relief almost immediately. But also, it isvery easy to grow : just put it in a place protected from the direct sun, and water it once a week.

Although of course, sometimes we will also have to remove some leaves, so let's seehow to prune anAloe vera plant

The pruning ofAloe vera consists solely in removing the withered leaves. It can also be pruned, of course, when we need to extract its gel. Buthow to do it correctly and at what time?

To prune it, you must wait until spring arrives. Once the moment arrives, take a sharp knife (not a saw) andcut the blade from its base , close to the ground. To use the gel, it is recommended to take those that are located closer to the ground level, which are the oldest. The newest ones must be left, otherwise the plant would weaken.

pruning aloe — PRUNING ALOE FROM THE BASE OF THE PLANT

If your plant has any leaf that is dry or damaged, it should be removed. It is not a plant that is affected by many pests and diseases, but if it has suffered excessive watering or has been very exposed to the sun, thenwe will have to "rejuvenate" it by removing those that have lost their green color.

Likewise, if you have small leaves, you can remove them and plant them in individual pots. To do this,you just have to remove a bit of earth around it, and separate them from the mother plant when they are at least5cm tall . It is important that they get out with a little root, but if some are broken, do not worry. Once you are in your new pot, in a few days you will begin to broadcast new ones.

don burke

I am Don Burke, one of the authors at My Garden Guide. I am a horticulturist that cultivates, grows, and cares for plants, ranging from shrubs and fruits to flowers. I do it in my own garden and in my nursery. I show you how to take care of your garden and how to perform garden landscaping in an easy way, step by step.I am originally from Sydney and I wrote in local magazines. Later on, I have decided, more than two decades ago, to create my own blog. My area of specialization is related to orchid care, succulent care, and the study of the substrate and the soil. Therefore, you will see many articles dedicated to these disciplines. I also provide advice about how to improve the landscape design of your garden.

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