Caring for the Aloe Vera Plant

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We have known some of the helpful healing properties that the Aloe vera plant has as far back as ancient Egypt times. Both Cleopatra and Nefertiti greatly valued the nourishing juice and used it as a part of their daily skin and beauty care. Now a days we use it's gel topically for psoriasis, sunburns, dry cracked winter skin and frostbite. It can also be used to stop the itching associated with bug bites and because of its antibacterial properties it is a good deterrent to acne. Be sure to watch the entire video to learn all about the plant and how to effectively care for it!
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@HTJournals 4 года назад

i like that you have other plants on the table, as well. I noticed the lemon tree, and now I'm going to search after watching this video to see what you have to share about that!

@angierivera9424 3 года назад

This was more informative than all the other videos I watched, thank your for providing this info!!

@ChristopherEPineda 4 года назад

Awesome video. I think aloe Vera is one of the most rewarding plants to grow, they grow so fast and is always giving me offsets to pot up... Happy growing!

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

Thank you. I love how big they get. Mine are started to get top heavy. Their foliage is so pretty as well as helpful! It pays to have one or two plants around! Plant prudently!

@jacquelinereed3528 4 года назад

Great video, Justin. I loved the beautiful black cat (I had 3), and your lovely Min-Pin at the end. I lost my Min-Pin, Sadie, at the end of 2018, so it was a nice surprise to see yours. Thanks!

@bobbiechinn9578 Год назад

Ur a sweetheart! Thank u.

@shanekahowellmivida9812 Год назад

Thank you for the video.

@TheGreenAlchemist Год назад

Thanks for watching!

@francois8470 4 года назад

Helpful. Thanks.

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

Thanks for watching! Plant prudently!!

@carolynbrowning6194 3 года назад

I live in Texas. Thought I lost my Aloe during that crazy snow storm in February because I forgot to bring it in when it got down to 30°F. Oops. But once weather warmed up I noticed it slowly getting green again. Now ( July 2021) its reaching for the sky! My leaves ( some) are 2ft or more tall. My only question is im letting it dry out a lot. Water sparingly and I have one leaf that looks a little yellow. Should I water it more thoroughly next time? I don't want it to die, tho its proven its resiliency surviving snowmageddon ( lol)

@larz6290 3 года назад

Hi Justin, I enjoy your channel, good information and easy to follow. Can you produce a help video the Cast Iron plant? I looked through your list but did not see one. Thank You

@jessb9985 3 года назад

What's that big cactus that you have on the brown pot? It looks HUGE!

@damarisrodriguez4244 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this video and tips there are awesome. I'm a new subscriber, must say that I was raised in the Dominican Republic and we grow Aloe Vera beautifully. All Caribbean countries have Aloe vera. I live in New York City now and unfortunately live in a apartment and have plants. I have a kind and do have a Aloe vera plants. I have them for multiple use but specially to do DIY"s for my hair. Love my aloe, Thank you for sharing, God bless and stay safe. 🙏🏽🤗 P.S. Question ❓ is Worm casting soil builder good fo Aloe vera? Thanks

@meganpahl3612 Год назад

I have a beautiful hedgehog aloe that actually blooms flowers for me but I recently had my first infestation of mealy bugs :( They are gone but now most of the lower leaves are rubberlike and brown tips on them. However, this was not due to the bugs. I only had a random one on there so they did not suck the juice from these leaves. The lower stem just above the soil though is tan-brown so I worry that there is something wrong. Should I chop the stem and restart the plant or is there a reason for the leaves doing this? The new growth is more beautiful than ever but the shrunken and rubber-like leaves are really worrying me. HELP!

@kennycrystal 3 года назад

My aloes were doing so well in the same pot and I thought they were kind of choking each other so I split them up with a mix of soil. Now they both have a whitish fungus/mold. I scraped off the top layer and sprayed lightly with a mixture of water and peroxide and just a smidge of cinnamon. Any other suggestions or idea as to what could’ve cause the mold? They really were doing great!

@TheGreenAlchemist 3 года назад

No, what you said is exactly what I would have done. The only other thing you could do is a little bit more labor-intensive. If it makes another appearance I would take every grain of soil out of the pot and toss it away. Now you should even knock off every grain from the plant too. When you get to the roots wash them off with warm tap water. I would then soak ALL the plant's roots in a solution. The solution needs to be half a cup of bleach (not more) per gallon of warm water. You could use a 5-gallon bucket to help you measure it out better than in your tub. Let them soak for three minutes and then take them out and wash the roots off in warm tap water for about 4/5 minutes. Then you should also clean the container (if you choose to use the same one) with bleach, hot water, and a scrub brush. Then use all brand new reputable soil. Fungi and mold can both spread quickly and easily so this could be necessary. Though I would only do it if you see it again. I would periodically check below the soil since you probably added another top layer? You should hopefully be fine with what you did though. Just keep an eye out. As to what caused it, it could have been any number of things. It could have come in on the plant, a lot of growers are now using a more organic means to deal with disease/problems which is good. Soil isn't always sterilized to the best of most companies' ability. Or it could have come from the environment. I know here in the past two weeks Kentucky has had more rain than any other place in the world. Which creates the perfect environment for both of them. I would worry too much about fungi. That says more about the health of your soil than you realize. It can be beneficial.

@coclaregirl 4 года назад

I am having trouble finding Gnat Nix (I think this is mentioned in this video - I've watched several of the Green Alchemist)... is it discontinued?

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

Growstone, the company that made gnatnix was purchased by Monsanto and yes they discontinued it. Did you check Amazon, or eBay I've heard people have had luck there.

@twinfin8571 Год назад

Can diatomaceous earth be used? I sprinkle that on outdoor plants for many issues…..ants, slugs etc. I only use it if the problem isn’t controlled any other way cuz I don’t want to kill worms or other beneficial bugs. I sprinkle it around the inside of my garage to keep spiders at bay.

@1Inked4Heart3 4 года назад

I’m straight struggling with my aloe. She was doing fine where I had her (or so I thought) and then I noticed her bottom leaves where turning brown and getting squishy.. I have no idea what’s her deal! 😩💔

@Luntepigen 4 года назад

Sounds like too much water :)

@benzelberrypie6956 4 года назад

Keep up the awesome work mate!!

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

I'm glad you enjoyed! Plant prudently!

@_sasquatch_ 4 года назад

I noticed you said that they can stand in direct sunlight. is that true? every source I've checked says something different. I'm looking for a plant to have on my windowsill with gets about 4-6 hours of direct sunlight. I read somewhere that aloes can stand in direct hot sulight.

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

So you can't just throw them directly into sunlight. You have to acclimate them slowly. If you've just bought one from a big box store like Walmart, Kroger or Meijers chances are that they were inside, or at least didn't get much direct sunlight if any at all. They will definitely burn if you have them inside for any length of time and just set them outside randomly. For the first day I would give them 30 minutes to an hour outside or in brighter light. The next go up to around two hours. Then about three the following day. Eventually they'll need around six hours of direct sunlight a day.

@rebeccawilson9729 4 года назад

The reply given by The Green Alchemist is true. I would also recommend first morning light (sunrise till 10am) or late evening light (5pm - sunset) if you're going to give it direct light. These are the best times as the light during the middle of the day is the most harsh, especially in southern areas in the summer, and can damage the plants. I live in a southern state and keep my aloe vera outside. They get light from daybreak until 10:30am (there abouts) and are in full, yet brightly lit, shade until about 6pm and get soft evening light until sunset. They thrive and are healthy - growing like little weeds!! Good luck with your plants outdoors!

@salahuddinmd5394 3 года назад

Plz plz give us the update of your aloe vera now 2020 ,12 October And also give me reply

@amberswope7331 4 года назад

Thank you for all the great information!I didn't understand the part at the end about PH balance. How do I monitor and alter the PH? Also, was that sand on top or the nat nix (spelling) bug killer product you were talking about? Do I need the anti-nat product if I don't plan on taking my plant outside?

@akhileshsuresh4933 4 года назад

i have planted it in small soda bottle, is it fine

@TheGreenAlchemist 4 года назад

Yes that will work for now, but don't forget there is a limited amount of nutrients in a small container. Just remember to supplement and water more often than others. Keep an eye on the roots too, they'll outgrow fast.

@akhileshsuresh4933 4 года назад

@@TheGreenAlchemist thank you, but have potted all the pups in a vertical manner, one of my frnds told me to plant it in horizontal way by cutting the bottle frm middle. do i repot them

@twylawoltz4323 Год назад

Can you tell me what this is

@twylawoltz4323 Год назад

I have a green and red or purple aloe or cactus

@teofistatutor8793 4 года назад

I like ur aloe men

@sheelapillay 3 года назад

Do you have any advice for my aloe which looks dry and yellowish?

@TheGreenAlchemist 3 года назад

Yes, my aloes don't like a bunch of direct sunlight. I have them sitting on the northeast side of the house where they get about 3-4 hours of morning sunlight and then indirect sunlight for about 3 more hours and they seem really happy with that. I water them about 4 cups of water every 4-8 days depending on how hot it's been and how much rain they've gotten through the week. Kentucky typically gets a decent amount of rain so I periodically have to move them so they're not getting too much water. Are you feeding? If so what and how much?

@funluvnrm 3 года назад

🧐🧐🧐🧐 What can I use safely to clean the leaves on the outside of all of my Aloe Vera plants please? ⭐️😘 🌹🌈💞🎵🌷🌼🌺💖😆👏👍💫🌟✌ 💛 ☘️ ☘️~"1 & all please take care of you & for others that need you through all these undesired difficult trying times"~😘 ~"Love, Hope, Peace, Kindness, Dreams, Inspiration, Laughter, Joy, Give, Live & Let Live"~