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How to grow aloe vera at home: Essential tips and tricks

Aloe vera is widely used for beauty care. Learn how to grow and care for aloe vera at home with these simple tips and tricks. 

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Aloe vera at home

With a little care, you can grow enough aloe vera at home.

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Soil

Aloe vera is a water-rich plant. Therefore, it should be planted in well-draining soil.

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Roots

Choose slightly larger containers for planting aloe vera. This is good for root spread and healthy growth.

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Watering

Like all plants, aloe vera will rot if overwatered. So water carefully.

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Fertilizer

Too much fertilizer is not required. It's a plant that gets destroyed if given excess fertilizer and will grow even without fertilization.

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Sunlight

It needs at least six hours of proper sunlight. But avoid planting in scorching sunlight.

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Cutting

When more stems grow, they can be transplanted into a new container. Similarly, when cutting stems, do not cut them all together. Leave a few behind.

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