1, aloe vera

Aloe vera is mainly produced in Cura? ao, Alba and Bonaire islands near the north coast of South America. China Guangxi Citrus Research Institute and Guangxi Fruit and Vegetable Research Institute introduced and cultivated in 199 1 year. Like warmth, high temperature resistance, not cold resistance.

2. Aloe arborescens

Aloe arborescens leaves are processed and eaten, which can be made into raw powder, beverage, tea and so on. Leaves can be used as medicine. Suitable for family potted plants, and can be used for greening balconies, window sills or living rooms.

3. Aloe sinensis

The total height of aloe vera plant is about 80cm. Leaves are clustered in nearly 2 rows, linear-lanceolate, with yellow spots and juicy meat. Length 15-35cm. There are small spiny teeth on the edge. The raceme with a scape as high as 70cm has flowers 10, with yellow-green flowers and erythema, and the flowering period is summer and autumn. It contains less anthraquinones and is an ideal edible aloe species.

Extended data

Growth environment of aloe vera: Aloe vera likes warmth, high temperature resistance and not cold resistance. When the temperature drops to 0℃, it will suffer from cold damage; At-1℃, the plants began to freeze. However, under the condition of covering, it can endure a short frost of -3℃. Require plenty of sunshine. Too much shade is easy to cause local rot of leaves. However, if the sun is too exposed, Aloe vera will be in semi-dormancy or stop growing.

Avoid humid environment, afraid of water accumulation, water accumulation time is too long, leading to rotten roots and leaves. The sandy soil with loose and fertile soil, good drainage and rich organic matter grows fast, and its leaves are thick and dark green. Avoid heavy cohesive soil, grow in cohesive hardened soil, with underdeveloped root system and poor growth.

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