By Neha Yadav
Published Aug 12, 2024

Hindustan Times
Lifestyle

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5 tips to maintain aloe vera plant in monsoon

Aloe Vera plants are excellent succulents with amazing benefits for your hair and skin. Here's how to maintain this houseplant during monsoon.

Potting

You can pot aloe vera in loose and well-drained soil mixed with cocopeat to boost the soil's fertility. You can opt for a small to medium-sized pot to prevent water logging in monsoon.

Avoid over-watering

Aloe vera plants are succulents that can survive hot and arid conditions. You can water this plant once every two days. Avoid overwatering them as it can lead to rotting of the roots.

Keep them indoors

Too much water is can lead to the drying of Aloe Vera. Therefore, you can either keep them indoors or under a shade during the rainy season.

Humidity

Aloe vera can easily tolerate medium to high humidity levels in monsoon. Avoid keeping them outside if the humidity is high to maintain their foliage.

Sunlight

This plant can grow well both indoors and outdoors. You can keep them in your balcony or near a window on a sunny day during monsoon.