The aloe vera shown in the picture is Chinese aloe vera. The leaves are light green, sometimes with large and obvious light white spots. As the leaves grow, the spots gradually disappear, and there are spiny teeth on the leaf edges.

Growth habits

1. Soil: Chinese aloe likes to grow in loose soil with good drainage and not easy to compact. General soil can be mixed with some gravel and ash, and it would be better if it can be added with humus leaf ash. Soil with poor drainage and air permeability will cause root respiration to be blocked and rot and necrosis, but too much sandy soil will often cause the loss of water and nutrients, causing poor growth of aloe vera.

2. Temperature: Aloe vera is afraid of cold, and it grows in a frost-free environment all year round. Growth stops at around 5°C. At 0°C, the life process is blocked. If it is lower than 0°C, frostbite will occur. The most suitable temperature for growth is 15-35℃ and the humidity is 45-85℃.

3. Moisture: Aloe Vera, like all plants, also needs moisture, but it is most afraid of water accumulation. In rainy and humid seasons or when drainage is poor, it is easy for leaves to shrink, branches and roots to rot, and even death.

4. Sunlight: Aloe vera needs sufficient sunlight to grow. It should be noted that newly planted aloe vera should not be exposed to the sun. It is best to only see sunlight in the morning for ten days and a half. It will slowly adapt to thrive in the sun.

5. Fertilizer: Fertilizer is indispensable for any plant. Aloe vera not only needs nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, but also some trace elements. To ensure that aloe vera is a green and natural plant, try to use fermented organic fertilizers, such as cake fertilizer, chicken manure, and compost. Vermicompost is more suitable for growing aloe vera.