How To Care For Aloe Vera?

Place in bright, indirect sunlight

Use a pot with drainage holes

Plant in well-draining cactus or succulent soil

Water only when the soil is completely dry

Water deeply, then let excess water drain out

Reduce watering in winter

Avoid letting the plant sit in standing water

Keep in temperatures between 55°F and 80°F

Protect from frost and cold drafts

Fertilize lightly during spring and summer

Remove dead or damaged leaves

Repot when roots outgrow the container

Watch for pests like mealybugs and scale

Use clean, sharp scissors for trimming

Harvest outer leaves only when needed

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