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Aloes can withstand some rain
and water in a warm climate provided they get a chance to dry
out every few days. Aloes can also withstand short periods of
frost in a dry climate. Growing aloes in the open garden, in
a wet cold climate is near to impossible. However by planting
aloes in pots or containers and moving them inside you can still
grow your aloes.
When summer rain occurs, do
not water the aloes. An aloe can go for months without water,
but they rot very easy when wet. Keep them in a dry place and
resist the temptation to water them. They will not die of thirst.
How much water is the difficult
question. Once or twice per month in the summer - only in desert
regions. No need to water in winter, as they will get enough
water in the summer.
Winter rainfall areas: Here
the rules will be once or twice a month in the summer for the
summer growing aloes only, which is most aloes. Plant the aloes
on stones to keep the water running off quickly from the winter
rain. Not many aloes will grow in the winter rainfall area, try
to get aloes that have been doing well in your area.
The number one enemy of aloes...ants.
Watch out for any sign of ants. They carry aphids into the crevices
of the rosette where the aphids damage the plants and that is
a very quick way to loose an aloe to rot.
Once the aloes have adjusted
to your conditions, they will need very little maintenance. |
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