Since childhood, I am familiar with aloe vera plant. In the past, my mother had a special garden to grow large-sized aloe vera, and she often processed it into a refreshing drink mixed with liquid brown sugar. Aloe vera texture is chewy like jelly is perfect with my taste.

Because now aloe vera is rarely sold in the market, so I think to plant it myself at home. I happen to have a bit of empty land that has not been thought of what it will be used for. Now that I am successful, I just picked aloe vera in the yard and processed it according to my mother's recipe. Consider yuk tips to grow your own aloe vera at home following this.

1. Prepare good soil media

In order for the aloe vera you plant to flourish, you should really pay attention to the type of soil to be used. Try to choose dry soil, then mix with sand and gravel with the same comparison. Stir until all three ingredients are completely blended.

2. Choose a good aloe vera

Planting aloe vera is very easy. You just need to take the suckling of the aloe vera attached to the parent. Be sure to pick a good aloe vera and thrive, then pull the tillers to the roots so that aloe vera will grow well.

3. Plant aloe vera in large pots

Because aloe vera includes plants that grow rapidly, then you need a broad planting medium. So make sure to use pots of medium to large size when planting aloe vera. Make sure also the pot you use has been perforated bottom for water does not stagnate and can go down well.

4. Make sure the aloe vera gets enough sun intake

Aloe vera is a plant that requires a lot of sunlight. That's why you have to keep your aloe vera pot in a warm place. However, avoid giving excessive intake of sunlight, because it will make aloe vera leaves damaged by the characteristics of the appearance of brown spots. Even if it is severe, the color of aloe leaves will turn into orange. So make sure you keep a pot of aloe in a shady place but still be penetrated by sunlight.

5. Treat Aloe vera properly

Once planted, aloe vera can not be directly watered. Wait a few days first, then you can water it regularly with enough water. Do also additional treatment by giving insecticides and natural fungicides so that aloe vera is free from pests and weeds attacks.