Question 1

What's the ideal temperature for your Aloe vera?

Accepted Answer

It is more suitable to keep the Aloe vera in a particular range of conditions. Temperatures the same as 75-90℉ (25-32℃) are ideal for it. During the early winter season, the temperature shouldn't go below 75℉(25℃) for Aloe vera. You can even move it indoors as it will have better protection from the extremes.

Despite that, the Aloe vera can survive in some extreme temperatures. Sometimes can survive in low temperatures like 50℉ (15℃), but it is not ideal. You should bring it inside if winter conditions are expected outside.

Question 2

How can I keep my Aloe vera warm in cold seasons?

Accepted Answer

It's advisable to bring your Aloe vera indoors to avoid the harsh winter conditions. People opt to buy different types of grow light to provide enough sunlight for the plant. However, if your home is not extremely dark, it is not essential to buy these lights. Keep your plants where they will get the most sunlight possible. There should be sufficient light to keep the Aloe vera thriving in winter. If you have several Aloe vera, then keep them rotating so that they all receive enough sunlight.

Avoid placing your Aloe vera too close to the window if you live in northern areas with frigid weather. The cold may be extreme to them, due to which they might get damaged.

Question 3

What happens to my Aloe vera when the temperature is too high or too low?

Accepted Answer

Your Aloe vera can grow better in summers and do better in warm temperatures 90℉(32℃) but you should protect it from temperature extremes during hot climates.

However, during winter, it is better to keep your plant dry. Aloe vera do well in temperate climates having temperatures between 75-90℉ (25-32℃). However, some gardeners can expose their Aloe vera to extreme temperatures causing stress in their plants. While high temperatures ranging between 90℉ and 95℉(32-35℃) can help maintain the deep colors for Aloe vera, you must be careful when trying out such experiment. During the hot summer season extremely high temperatures can burn your Aloe vera damaging their stem and root system. During the hottest time of the day (when the temperature is extremely high), consider relocating your plant to a shaded place or protect them with a shade cloth.

Question 4

How should I adjust the temperature for my Aloe vera in different seasons?

Accepted Answer

In summers, high temperatures make the growth of Aloe vera slowed down to survive in too hot a temperature.

As the cooler periods and rainfall begins, the Aloe vera starts growing. If the place you live in has hot summers and warm winters with more rainfalls, you aren't required to change anything.

However, if you live in a place with cold winters, you should let your Aloe vera grow more in summer and rest in winter. It is because there is not enough sunlight for Aloe vera to grow in winter.

You can help your Aloe vera enter dormancy if you live in a place with cold temperatures by decreasing the temperature to 50℉ to 75℉ (15℃ to 25℃).

Question 5

How can I keep my Aloe vera warm without a heating pad?

Accepted Answer

To withstand freezing temperatures outside, as a solution, you can insulate your Aloe vera with frost cloths, row covers, tents etc. You can also mulch your Aloe vera with small rocks. Mulching the Aloe vera soil will provide warmth to your plants and will not let you over-water the plant.

Question 6

How can I protect my Aloe vera from temperature damage?

Accepted Answer

Aloe vera is adapted to sunlight and requires sufficient sunlight for healthy growth. You can place it in an outdoor environment without any shade. However, Aloe vera shouldn't be kept for a long time in the blazing sunlight in the hot summer when it requires to be put under shade so that extreme temperature doesn't damage them. If the winter is extreme in our area, you must keep your Aloe vera indoors to keep them away from frost.

Question 7

What are the tips and precautions for keeping my Aloe vera at the right temperature?

Accepted Answer

Increase water and fertilizer during the growth of plants in spring and summer. Prevent your plant from receiving too much sunlight. To cool plants, spray water around them when the temperature is exceptionally high but don't put water on their stem.

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