Aloe Vera

To care for an aloe vera plant indoors, place it in a pot with drainage holes filled with well-draining succulent soil. Position the plant in bright, indirect sunlight near a south or west-facing window. Water it deeply, but only when the top two inches of soil are completely dry—typically every two to four weeks. Introduction: … Read more

Why Soil is Everything for Your Aloe Vera If you’ve ever had an Aloe Vera plant turn mushy or brown, the culprit was likely the dirt it was sitting in. These plants are tough, but they have one major weakness: “wet feet.” In the wild, Aloe Vera grows in dry, sandy environments. It doesn’t like … Read more

If you’ve noticed your vibrant green succulent losing its color, you aren’t alone. Finding your aloe vera plant turning brown can be frustrating, but it is usually the plant’s way of asking for help. These hardy plants, known as Aloe barbadensis miller, are actually quite communicative once you learn their language. Whether the tips are crispy or the … Read more