Do you want aloe vera to bloom in the interior? At the end of winter you can force her to it

Aloe vera is an easy -to -grow and striking plant that is always worthwhile to have a hand for its healing properties. Many of us have it on the window sill, but not everyone knows that it can be created at home with amazingly beautiful flowers. What can you do to make aloe vera bloom? Find out how to force her to do this at the end of winter.

How to take care of aloe vera in winter?

Aloe vera is a plant that is often recommended to beginners because it requires minimal care. It grows well in the soil of nutrient -poor soil, it can rarely water it and does not expect intensive fertilization or frequent transplanting. Aloe forgives various growing errors, but can easily be damaged in winter. The needs of the plant is different this time of year, so we need to change the way of care for it.

How do you care about aloe vera in winter? Remember that it needs even less water than during the growing season. During the coldest months of the year, we should still water it, but certainly less often and less heavily to prevent the root rot. With the dressing, come to it only when the soil in the pot dries significantly – usually necessary every 2-3 weeks.

In winter, we do not fertilize Aloe Vera because it limits its growth and does not need other nutrients this time of year. We should also remember that during the rest period the plant should be grown at a maximum temperature of 10 ° C. It is worth trying to guarantee such conditions, because it not only keeps aloe in good shape, but even supports it in flowering.

What can be done to make aloe bloom?

Aloe vera can also bloom in a pot, which not every owner of this favorite plant is aware of. Its flowers are extremely noticeable – yellow, red or orange. They are collected in striking inflorescences that attract attention from a distance. The prerequisite for the aloe vera plant to bloom is to have ideal conditions at home. However, you should be aware that not every plant is able to bloom – fiery flowers appear only on healthy, large and adult plants, ie those who have been grown for at least four years.

The only way to stimulate aloe to create flowers is to create conditions that best imitate its natural environment at the end of winter. In practice, it is easiest to force it to create buds in the second half of January and early February. What can be done to make aloe flourish?

• Place a flower pot with aloe vera on a bright window sill, where there is plenty of daylight.
• Reduce the room temperature to approximately 10 ° C and ensure that aloe vera is not exposed to cold drafts.
• Water the plant only when the soil in the pot dries to a depth of approximately 5 cm.

In domestic conditions, aloe vera plants that are healthy and well treated will be successful. Therefore, in the hope of beautiful flowers, try to take care of them properly in every season, not only in winter.