Aloe Vera farming

[pramod333]

Dear All,

I am interested in aloe vera farming,
could you please give some information about Aloe vera ...which breed is better ...which type of soil it requires....

Waiting for your reply

Many thanks

Best Regards,
Pramod

[kirti s]

Dear Sir

Aloe vera plants are basically tropical succulent plants. They are cultivated in tropical or sub tropical regions where weather condition is not chilling. Some of the older ALoe vera plant even blooms, producing a tall stock covered by bright color petals making it a beautiful flower.

If you are interested in growing Aloe vera plants you have to take care of many things related to the environment, to the weather condition, to the taking care of the plant. Following are the important things if you are really interested in growing aloe vera plant and use its medicinal benefits:

Climatic environment for growing aloe vera plants:

As aloe vera plants consist mostly of 95% water they are not habitat of cold regions. that’s the region they are mostly found in tropical and subtropical region, mostly in Africa. Hot climate suits the growth of Aloe vera plants. Growing aloe vera plants in warm climates make them flourish and widely spread. Plant your aloe vera in full sun, if not then in light shade also. if you are planting it in home keep aside the window for proper sun light. if you are in mild climatic condition take care to provide sunlight properly. Aloe vera plants can always survive draught very well but for benefit of the plant water should be provided.

Type of soil needed for growing aloe vera plants:
Most important point to be remember while using soil for growing aloe vera plants is the soil should be moderately fertile and fast draining as aloe vera plant it self contains lot of water and it will wilt if the soil is not fast draining.

kirti