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Ornamental Plant

ALOE VERA

(Aloe Vera / Nha Đam)

Also known as Nha Dam or Long Tu, originating from North Africa. Easy to grow, beneficial for skin care, helps remove harmful gases, with distinctive thick spiny leaves.

Ornamental Plant

thermostat25-28°C
water_dropDrought tolerant
landscape2:1:1

Care Notes

local_floristSpring

Seasonal Watering

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Aloe Vera

ALOE VERA

Aloe Vera / Nha Đam

25-28°C
Day temp.
14-17°C
Night temp.

1. Characteristics

Thick, spiny leaves, highly drought-tolerant. Enjoyable both for its leaves and flowers. Benefits skin care and helps remove harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide.

Hardiness: Very high

2. Temperature

Suitable daytime temperature is 25 - 28°C, nighttime is 14 - 17°C. Both excessively low and high temperatures are harmful to the plant's growth.

Day: 25-28°C / Night: 14-17°C

3. Soil Mix

Prefers loose, airy, moisture-retaining soil. Mix sandy soil, clay, and organic matter at a 2:1:1 ratio.

spa I. PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Aloe vera, also known as Nha Dam or Long Tu, is a plant belonging to the Aloe genus, likely originating from North Africa. Aloe vera is easy to grow and care for, benefiting not only skin care but also helping to remove harmful gases such as sulfur dioxide.

Aloe vera leaves are thick and spiny — enjoyable both for their appearance and for their flowers.

agriculture II. GROWING AND CARE TECHNIQUES

1. Soil

Aloe vera prefers loose, airy, moisture-retaining soil. Pure sand or clay alone is not suitable. For best results, mix sandy soil, clay, and organic matter at a 2:1:1 ratio.

2. Light

Aloe vera loves light but is sensitive to harsh afternoon sun. Allow the plant to receive only an appropriate amount of light.

3. Watering

Aloe vera is drought-tolerant and does not need frequent watering — simply maintain soil moisture. However, during summer, frequently mist the leaves to keep them plump.

4. Temperature

Aloe vera grows best at daytime temperatures of 25 - 28°C and nighttime temperatures of 14 - 17°C. Both excessively low and high temperatures are harmful to growth.

Technical Specifications
25-28°CDaytime temp.
14-17°CNighttime temp.
2:1:1Soil mix ratio
North AfricaOrigin

Living Conditions

Spring

Maintain soil moisture; no need for heavy watering.

Summer

Frequently mist the leaves to keep them plump and juicy.

Autumn

Maintain soil moisture; no need for heavy watering.

Winter

Reduce watering; the plant tolerates dry conditions well.

Aloe vera is ideal for those who love succulent-leaved plants.