Aloe vera

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It is a succulent of the Asphodelaceae family, it is cultivated as a decorative plant or for medicinal uses, Cosmetics and as food. Its medicinal origins are very ancient from the Sumerians to the Egyptians. From Africa, it has a bushy shape, its branches are born erect without the need for ramifications.

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ALOE VERA

ORIGIN AND CHARACTERISTICS

These specimens are also known as "Aloe" or "Aloe de Barbados". It belongs to the succulent species, more specifically to the Asphodelaceae family. Aloe vera is native to Africa, more specifically, the Arabian peninsula. But what stands out most of this species are the medicinal and therapeutic properties that we have been using for more than 3000 years.

This species is characterized by its bushy shape with a short stem about 30 cm high. It is not a branched species, but the leaves grow upright, being able to measure 50 cm in height, arranged in the form of a rosette, which gives the plant a greater wingspan. The leaves, green in color, have an elongated shape with a pointed finish, and their filaments have thorns, whose purpose is to better protect and reach the water for the subsistence of the plant.

The inflorescence can reach 1 meter in height, ending in a cluster. From these clusters the flowers of a very striking yellow color are born. The plant also produces seeds.

DECORATION OF ... EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR?

This plant is one of the essential products in any home, not only because it is very decorative, but it can also be used to treat burns, ulcers and even wounds.

It is a species that we can plant in our garden, alone or in groups, as well as on our terraces or balconies. All you need is a sunny spot planted in a well-drained pot.

CARE FOR CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS

They are showy plants, very pretty and that practically do not need much maintenance.

- They prefer places with direct light or that have good lighting, preferably next to a window, on a balcony, a terrace or in your Garden.

- They can withstand low temperatures, around 5ºC.

- It is essential that they have good drainage, both in the soil and in a pot.

- The ideal substrate for cacti has to be combined with sand and gravel, so that they have good drainage, humidity and excess water are not good.

- Irrigation does not have to be excessive. From spring to autumn, which would be its growth period, water every 15 days, abundant watering and wait until the soil is very dry again. In winter do not water or give one watering per month.

- Fertilizer. During the growing season (spring - autumn) you can fertilize them with worm humus. Eggshells are a good homemade fertilizer, they contain (Calcium, Iron, Potassium, magnesium and Phosphorus) these nutrients are very important and favor their growth, you must crush and mix them with the substrate, administer them a couple of times a year.

- Treatment against fungi due to excess humidity, disinfect the area with a copper-based fungicide.

- If you want to transplant them from the pot or the ground, the best time would be from spring.

And don't forget that to work with cacti you have to wear good gloves.

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