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How to grow aloe vera and have a wonderful plant at hand\n

Aloe vera is a beautiful plant to look at but above all rich in properties. Its gel is soothing and refreshing, a true ally not only for beauty but also for well-being. In order to take advantage of all its benefits, it is better to always have it on hand, rather than buying creams and ointments. Let\u2019s see how to grow aloe vera at home .\n

Aloe vera: things to know\n

Aloe vera is easy to grow but you need to pay attention to a series of fundamental aspects.\n

It\u2019s native to Africa, needs lots of direct light and a hot, dry climate. It prefers temperatures between 18 and 30 degrees, therefore in winter it is better to place it in sheltered places. This is because the water in the leaves would freeze and the plant would undergo a thermal shock, causing its immediate death.\n

Aloe vera should be in the ground, but it is also fine in a very large pot, in which place a layer of gravel of at least 2 or 3 centimeters to allow excess water to be absorbed and not run the risk of rotting. the roots.\n

It doesn\u2019t need to be watered often, in fact once every 15 days is enough, because if on the one hand it doesn\u2019t fear drought, on the other it could rot due to too much water and stagnation.\n

Aloe vera gel\n

Before using the aloe vera gel from your plant, it is good to know that to extract it, the plant must be at least 3 years old.\n

To obtain it, all you have to do is cut a leaf from the bottom and then engrave it along the outline. Cut it in one point and let the gel come out, or cut the leaf in two to take out all the contents with a spoon. The gel can then be stored in the refrigerator in a tightly closed glass jar for about two weeks.\n

8 ways to use aloe vera gel\n

The gel contains aloin, a substance with laxative effects.\n

By taking the gel, it is possible that there is a yellowish part, which must be eliminated if we want to drink the aloe juice. On the contrary, there is no need.\n

Below we show you the 8 ways to best use aloe vera gel.\n