Aloe plants are popular houseplants that can be used for both medicinal and decorative purposes. These succulents come in many different shapes, sizes, colors, and textures. Aloe’s ability to grow in dry conditions makes them perfect for indoor gardens as well as outdoor gardens with low moisture levels.
However, there is an ongoing debate on whether aloes need direct sunlight to survive or not? In this blog post, we will answer your burning questions…
Do Aloe Plants Like Direct Sunlight?
Aloe plants don’t like direct sunlight for long periods of time. Your aloe plant can cope with one or two hours of direct light, but extended periods of light will result in your aloe plant drying out and turning yellow.
Although they should be kept away from direct sunlight, you should still give your aloe plant plenty of in-direct sunlight. This will help it thrive and grow.
Outdoor Aloe Vera Light Requirements
Aloe vera prefers full sun conditions, especially in colder climates with overcast days. Outdoor aloe plants should be given roughly eight hours of in-direct sunlight per day, but many will be fine when kept in shade for small periods of time.
I recommend keeping your outside aloe plant facing the south or west, while also planted in a sandy soil potting mix.
The risk of sunburn increases when you take an indoor aloe plant outside to a sunny area. As such, you may want to very gradually expose your plant to outdoor conditions by increasing the amount of time it spends in the light each day for a few weeks. Doing this will reduce the stress put on the aloe plant.
Indoor Aloe Vera Light Requirements
Indoor aloe vera plants should be given plenty of in-direct light. In fact, many indoor plants struggle to grow because they don’t receive enough light.
It’s best to place an indoor aloe plant by placing it near a window that faces the south or west. If you can’t do this, then you may want to get artificial LED lighting for plants.
Using an LED light for 4-8 hours a day will be enough to give your aloe plant it needs to continue growing and thriving. The key is to keep an eye on the health of your aloe plant.
Basic Care Tips
– Aloe plants should be kept in a location with plenty of indirect sunlight. Indirect light will help your aloe plant grow and thrive by providing it with the necessary level of nutrients for survival.
– Unlike most other succulents, aloes need moist soil to survive so make sure that you water them on a regular basis or they’ll dry out quickly.
– If you’re thinking about adding an aloe into your garden, then I recommend placing it somewhere where its roots can get enough access to drainage as well as moisture
– The aloes are also an attractive addition to any garden because they come in a wide variety of colors which range from green, red, blue and yellow.
– Aloe plants can be grown indoors as well as out so you’re never too far away from one even if it’s wintertime (as long as the climate is warm enough). If your living situation prevents this then find someone that will water them for you on a regular basis.
Conclusion
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