Even though it is a hardy and undemanding plant, we remind you here of the good practices to take for the maintenance of Aloe Vera, throughout the seasons.
Highly appreciated both for its original and elegant foliage and for its multiple virtues, Aloe Vera is a succulent plant full of resources.

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Its green, fleshy leaves contain a gel known since ancient times for its healing and moisturizing medicinal properties. This is why Aloe Vera is very often used in cosmetic products.

In addition to its therapeutic and cosmetic virtues, Aloe Vera is also an essential succulent plant for the plant decoration of your home.

Even though it is a hardy and undemanding plant, we remind you here how to maintain it throughout the seasons.

Aloe Vera Care: The Right Steps

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A succulent plant native to Africa, theAloe Vera is rather suited to our interiors since it needs heat and sun to feel good. If you want to take it outside in the summer, beware of nights that are too cool! Remember to bring it inside if the outside temperature drops below 10 degrees.

It will find its place perfectly near a window or in a veranda, with bright and moderate light. You will however have to be careful not to expose it too much to direct sunlight, otherwise its leaves will turn yellow and dry out.

We also recommend avoiding dark or humid rooms such as the kitchen or bathroom.

Watering and repotting

Remember to water your Aloe Vera once every 10 days in spring and summer. Especially when temperatures are hot and the soil becomes dry on the surface. Aloe Vera appreciates rainwater  , or spring water, at room temperature. In fact, tap water is often too aggressive for it because of the limestone. In the fall and winter, keep in mind that the plant is in vegetative rest.So be sure to reduce the frequency of watering during this period, namely once or twice a month!

Whatever the season, water must not stagnate in the saucer to avoid root rot!

It is essential to repot Aloe Vera   every 2 or 3 years, in spring, in a slightly larger pot with a hole in the bottom. Prefer a terracotta pot, and be sure to use very well-draining potting soil, or cactus soil.

Bonus: if you want to harvest Aloe Vera branches for cosmetic or therapeutic use, be aware that it is recommended to wait at least five years so that the active ingredients are fully developed.

Now that Aloe Vera no longer holds any secrets for you, you would be wrong to deprive yourself of it!