Aloe vera, Ghrita-kumari is the famous medicinal plant with ornamental and cultural beliefs.
What makes it special:
- Low maintenance plant.
- Best for sunny windows.
- Hardy nature with an attractive look.
- Popular house plant with medicinal values.
Common Name |
Aloe, Ghrita-kumari, Korphad |
Maximum Reachable Height |
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Bloom Time |
Rarely. |
Difficulty Level |
Easy to grow. |
Care And Nurture
Sunlight
- Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hou ¹
- Protect the plant from direct harsh sunlight as it can cause damage to the foliage.
Soil
- The soil should be well drained and fertile rich in oragnic content.
Watering
- Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
- Water when top soil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of Fertilizer
- During the main growing season feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
- Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily.
Re-potting
- When a plant outgrows in current pot, re-pot with fresh potting soil and some fertilizer.
- Do the re-potting late evening and keep the plant in shady area for 2 to 3 days and then move the plant in its suitable climatic condition.
Plant Protection
- Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and dispose them away from the planting area.
- Spray Neem, Eucalyptus or Citrus oil for any insect/pest attack, as a primary treatment.
Donts
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- Easily grows in AC rooms but away from AC vents.
- Do not over-water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
Sunlight |
Keep the plant in morning sunlight for 3 to 6 hours |
Watering |
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture. Water when topsoil (3-4 inches) feels dry to touch. Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season. |
Soil |
Soil should be well drain and fertile, rich in organic content. |
Temperature |
16 to 30 degrees Celcius. |
Fertilizer |
Apply any organic fertilizer. |
Harvest Season |
Harvest the leaf when it grows well and looks fleshy. |