I was told in the Canary Island (Fuerteventura) where I got my aloe vera that it was an outdoor plant. I did wonder whether our climate would be warm enough - certainly during the freezing weather I returned to! - so having put it in a pot (of ordinary soil, as advised out there) I have kept it indoors so far. On reading information at https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm I now realise I need to get some special soil. Should I then keep it indoors all year round?
Aloe Vera grows where average minimum temperatures stay above 30 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. In summer it tolerates lows from 50 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and in winter it does not do well in temperatures under 40 degrees Fahrenheit
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
Hello, I have a couple of Aloe plants that were in great health a couple of months ago. I haven't changed anything, but now they seem to be losing their plumpness, it's like the aloe is disappearing in the leaves. They are still green and healthy. I water every week-two weeks. The very tips of the plant are starting to turn a faint brown. I read about under watering and over watering but I don't know which one I might be doing. I couldn't find anything online about the leaves losing their plumpness and internal aloe vera.
This sounds like a case of needing to be fed, and needing more light! This will happen if nutrients aren't available, or if there is not enough sunlight to sustain optimal growth. This article will give you more information on the care of Aloe: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm
I have a aloe plant that has tall stems with buds hanging from them and I yet to see the flowers. Was wondering if you knew when do they open?
Those are open! That is what they look like when they are mature. They don't ever "bloom" like other flowers do.
This article will give you more information:https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/flowering-aloe-vera-plants.htm
Other than taking a "pup" from the plant, can a person take the top of plant that has about 5 new 3-5 inch new growth and transplant that ... or ... cut a piece off of the original root system. Thank you. This is new territory for me. I do not have a camera available to take a picture. The plant is 4 years old and healthy. Blessings, Pat
This article covers propagation.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
My plant is extremely tall. 2 feet but narrow and too heavy. Can I cut it in half and them plant the top half making it two decent size plants?
Aloe Vera propagation is done by offsets or pups.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/dividing-aloe-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-plant-propagation.htm
I recently found a beautiful aloe vera plant abandoned on the street. I repotted it and keep it in a sunny spot. I've had it for 2 weeks and hadn't watered it, and the soil was very dry, so I tried to water this morning. I say 'tried', because when I started pouring water in it seemed none of the water was absorbed by the soil. I ended up just tipping the plant to get all the excess water out. Did I just pack down the soil too much? Why wouldn't it absorb? I've seen other people suggest doing a soak but I wasn't sure if that was a good idea for aloe vera as it's easy to overwater... please help!
That is strange. Compaction can have these results, but usually letting it sit for a few seconds will allow it to absorb.
If this is clay soil, then you will want to amend this. Clay soil can be difficult to work with, and turns into an impenetrable barrier to water.
This article will help you to amend clay soil: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/how-to-improve-clay-soil.htm
This article will help you to grow Aloe outdoors: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/growing-aloe-outdoors.htm
I have had this aloe plant for a little over a year and have replanted him once. But recently, the leaves started going crazy sideways instead of up and out like it has been before. I have a moisture meter and have not been overwatering or underwatering, but when I look stuff up online, it says it either needs a bigger pot or needs more sun. It could be the more sun since it has been raining and cloudy like crazy in the northeast recently. But I was just wondering if you could help me determine what it needs. The roots are not growing out of the hole in the bottom (another thing I read). Thank you for the help! ~Kirsten
It looks fine to me. When the soil is dry, you can try pulling up on the soil ball to see if roots are encircling the plant. I doubt that it is rootbound, though.
It is growing, but it may be stretching a little, so try giving it more light. They need bright light and do best in south or west facing windows. They don't really need fertilizer but if you want to fertilize, do it once a year in the spring.
Here is more on care.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/aloe-vera/aloe-vera-plant-care.htm