Aloe vera Plant Care Reminders
Aloe vera
Medicinal Aloe, Barbados Aloe
You can copy this plant care and use it as-is or make it your own.
Members can create lists of plants to manage your garden, get plant care information sent to you, and connect to other gardeners.It's free and easy, SIGN IN or JOIN NOW and get started right away!
General Information
-
Instruction By Mitch Shirts Notes Very tender and should not be planted where they might freeze. Sunset Zones - 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
- 19
- 20
- 21
- 22
- 23
- 24
- 25
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
- 30
- 31
- 32
- 33
- 34
- 35
- 36
- 37
- 38
- 39
- 40
- 41
- 42
- 43
- 44
- 45
USDA Zones - 1
- 2a
- 2b
- 3a
- 3b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
- 6a
- 6b
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 10a
- 10b
- 11
- 12
Plant Care Instruction
- Instructions By Month
- Instructions By Task
- Find Your Gardening Climate Zone
-
Scroll down or click on any month for plant care instructions
- January
- March
- May
- June
- November
January1. WaterPlants are somewhat dormant and do not require much water. Allow soil to be completely dry between watering and should be given minimal water.March1. FertilizeFertilize yearly in the spring with a half strength formula recommended for blooming.May1. PlantIt is best to plant outdoors in the summer months. Plant in full sun. Keep in well drained soil. Potted plants need filtered sun or some shade.June1. WaterDuring the summer months the soil should be soaked completely but allow to dry between waterings.November1. WaterReduce water has the season changes and the days are shorter. -
Plant
When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions?
May
It is best to plant outdoors in the summer months. Plant in full sun. Keep in well drained soil. Potted plants need filtered sun or some shade.
Fertilize
When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year?
March
Fertilize yearly in the spring with a half strength formula recommended for blooming.
Water
Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year?
January
Plants are somewhat dormant and do not require much water. Allow soil to be completely dry between watering and should be given minimal water.
June
During the summer months the soil should be soaked completely but allow to dry between waterings.
November
Reduce water has the season changes and the days are shorter.