RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE ALOE VERA PLANT
The Aloe Vera plant , which the Egyptians called the “plant of immortality” and the Indians called the “scepter of heaven”, has entered into everything from cosmetics to the food we eat today .
Although the Aloe Vera plant is a plant that we have started to hear about in the last 10 years, the gel-like substance in its leaves has been used for medicinal purposes by people for about 5000 years.
Although Aloe Vera, which has many different varieties in nature , is known for its ability to adapt to all kinds of environments, it is one of the plants that should be considered while growing it. How to care for the Aloe Vera plant, what are its benefits, how to grow it and where you can use it, we have brought it all together in this article.
WHERE DOES ALOE VERA GROW?
This plant, which you can easily look at even in the office, does not like very cold. It can live comfortably in windless environments where the temperature does not fall below 14 to 15 degrees. This plant, which you can grow almost anywhere, except in areas with wind entry such as doorways or in front of a window, requires very little water. It can rot if over watered.
HOW SHOULD ALOE VERA SOIL BE?
The soil change of this plant, which likes humus and fibrous soil structure, can be done as of April when spring comes. When the season comes, you can plant it in a large pot if you want its roots to multiply, or in a large pot only if you want it to grow in height, with Oskaryum Aloe Vera Plant Soil , which is a permeable soil exactly as the plant wants .
HOW TO CARE FOR ALOE VERA?
Although it can withstand difficult conditions, you can see that this plant, which loves light environments, grows rapidly when you place it in a sunny place. Being in an environment that receives at least 1 hour of sun during the day allows it to get the food it needs from the sun. However, it may not like direct sun exposure. Direct sunlight can cause the flower to turn leaves.
The lack of vitamins and poor quality of the soil can prevent the development of the plant. Over time, various diseases, fungi, cottony diseases such as flies and sticky may occur on the leaves of our plant.
When you notice such changes in your plant, you can spray the Armenbotanical Flower and Herbal Medicine specially developed for plants and remove harmful organisms to your plant.
HOW TO WATER AN ALOE VERA PLANT?
Aloe Vera’s soil does not like to be too moist or too dry. Therefore, you can irrigate the soil little by little, once every 2-3 days in summer and at longer intervals in winter, keeping the soil slightly moist.
CAN ALOE VERA BE EATEN?
Aloe Vera, which is included in the lily family, which includes plants such as garlic and onions, is a highly nutritious plant with over 200 components including poly saccharides, vitamins, various enzymes, amino acids and minerals .
However, there is one very important point that you should pay attention to! The aloe family is a very large family. Not every Aloe plant is Aloe Vera. You need to make sure that the plant is Aloe Vera and consult a specialist. After learning the necessary information, you can consume it.
HOW TO MAKE ALOE VERA GEL?
If you have Aloe Vera , you can make your own gel from the leaf. Making Aloe Vera gel is quite simple. Take a mature branch from your plant that has more gel in it. Aloe Vera leaves have a yellow liquid inside.
This liquid may be irritating to the skin. If you keep the cut leaf upright in a bowl for 10 minutes, this liquid will flow by itself. After this liquid drains, wash the branch well with clean water. After peeling the outer shells well with the help of a salad peeler, you can make the gel you separate by adding coconut oil and apply it to your skin.
ALOE VERA BENEFITS
- The most well-known feature of Aloe Vera is that it is a very beneficial plant for skin health. Thanks to the natural moisturizing ingredients in it, when applied to the skin, it adjusts the ph balance of the skin and helps you maintain the moisture balance of your skin.
- The gel part of Aloe Vera is very rich in vitamins A and C. These vitamins strengthen our body’s immune system.
- The beneficial minerals in Aloe Vera help you to treat problems such as wounds, burns and boils very quickly.
- If you consume the gel of the Aloe Vera plant with food, it will alleviate your asthma and respiratory problems.
- Aloe Vera juice , which is a natural toxin removal aid, is good for the intestines. Aloe Vera juice has a detoxifying effect on the intestines, but should be consumed carefully.
- It is very effective in reducing cellulite, which is the fearful dream of women. When you apply the gel of Aloe Vera to the cellulite area with massage after a shower, you can see that the cellulite decreases over time.
- Washing your hair with products with Aloe Vera removes dandruff, because Aloe Vera moisturizes your scalp. You can also care for your hair with natural Aloe Vera gel.