Yes, you can keep an aloe plant inside. Submitted by Jack on October 8, 2020 - 1:30pm. Blossom drop: If your Christmas cactus is exposed to any type of stress, the plant will likely drop its blossoms. Make sure that the plant isn’t getting too cold in the window. The plant may be susceptible to mealy bugs and, if over-watered, root rot. We love to share educational information. Submitted by Christine on March 16, 2021 - 2:20pm. It got indirect southern light. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. If the number is the same or lower, you would water. Submitted by The Editors on October 9, 2020 - 10:42am. What is the treatment for dropping and limp cactus leaves ? Where can I but am Authentic Christmas Cactus in this day and age? Too much direct sunlight can bleach the sensitive leaves. It had lived outside all summer in zone 7. We’ll bet someone in your family has a Christmas cactus! My grandson loves to be the first to find the flower buds. We generally think of “succulents” as fleshy succulents like Burro’s Tail, String Of Pearls, Aeoniums, Aloe Vera & the like. Consider repotting your pothos if the roots have consumed the pot. A common result of over-watering is root rot, which happens when roots sit for too long in poorly-drained, moist soil. Indoor succulents, which includes cacti too. However, any plant damaged or diseased may not grow back robustly. Why aren't they blooming? Remember that overwatering may lead to root rot and fungus, so it is very important to avoid this. Use it only on surface burns. Before repotting, gently brush away the soil from the roots after removing the old soil ball from the original pot. As long as you have repotted it without issue and can adjust your watering habits, your plant should be just fine! This article has been viewed 1,757,672 times. Christmas cacti grow well in most potting mixes that are formulated for succulents. A daytime temperature of 70°F (21°C) and an evening temperature of 60-65°F (15-18°C) is preferred. The blooms are fantastic. It is also essential to move the plant outside during the summer. This is the first year that's happened. Submitted by Sheila on August 9, 2020 - 4:49pm. This is a good thing, though—it’s much better to sacrifice the blooms now and allow the plant to recover. We've been helping billions of people around the world continue to learn, adapt, grow, and thrive for over a decade. I combined the two cati I had bought, put it in a well draining pot and soil, placed it on a bed of rocks on the top shelf of a cabinet on the south facing wall. During the fall and winter, feed the cactus monthly to encourage successful blooming. When they bloom, they produce colorful, tubular flowers in pink or lilac colors. know how to remove the babies and repot them. Eventually you should see some roots start to sprout. This gives the roots time to adjust to the new soil before taking in water. In cold climates, the plant may thrive best under UV light if your indoor temperatures are low. They dropped off and now is budding again . This article has been viewed 1,757,672 times. Keep them out of direct outdoor sunlight. This year they had a few blooms at Easter and that's been it! For more tips on caring for your aloe vera plant, like how to repot it and deal with small pests, keep reading! I'm in the UK, and my Christmas cactus has started forming buds. Perfect time for pruning as well. Even indoors, the aloe vera plant still requires minimal watering. For more tips on caring for your aloe vera plant, like how to repot it and deal with small pests, keep reading! Family: Piperaceae Genus: Peperomia Description. Otherwise, it should bloom when it’s ready! ... and water pots until the water starts to come out the bottom of the container. Aloe Vera plant can withstand hot climates since the plant stores water in its stems. If you live in growing zones 10 to 11, where there is no chance of freezing, you can grow your aloe outdoors as a garden plant instead of as an indoor house plant. wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Buy a new pot that's three times as large as the current size of the root ball and repot it. Simply cut off a few sections of each stem; the plant will branch from the wound. Repotting. Place pebbles on top of the soil. "I have an aloe plant that has gone wild, babies everywhere and I want to give them as presents. Caring for an aloe vera plant is simple once you know the basics. Submitted by Nora Edwards on November 21, 2020 - 8:12am. In NY, I had to bring them in due to cold weather in October. I watered it infrequently, no fertilizer. To keep your aloe vera plant green and healthy, place it in a sunny spot, like your kitchen window. After 10-15 minutes, discard any excess water in the tray so that the pot doesn’t sit in water. Thanks for this educational and enjoyable read. References Aloe vera can be propagated by cutting, but only by stem cutting. If you have problems, cut out infected areas and repot in clean soil. Why? Repotting (or transplanting) is the transfer of a plant from one container to another. It bloomed for the first time in ten+ years. But they don’t flower , die before they open . Check every 4 or 5 days. When it rains, the aloe gets watered, and when it doesn't the aloe goes without. An east-facing window or a bright bathroom is ideal. You should wait until the soil of your plant is completely dry (usually takes 1-2 weeks) before watering your succulent. I recommend using an organic plant fertilizer for potted cactus plants, rather than a harsh chemical one. I did that and then saw you shouldn’t repot when blooming. Submitted by Josie on December 20, 2020 - 1:22pm, I have a very dark red & a whitish pink all in one pot - they bloomed - & I have re posted them in good soil & watered well - hopefully they live because the colors are just beautiful, Submitted by mary simono on December 10, 2020 - 6:45pm. It sounds like it may be too humid in that room. I looked online and found that my soil was too wet and it said to repot. {"smallUrl":"https:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Care-for-Your-Aloe-Vera-Plant-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/v4-460px-Care-for-Your-Aloe-Vera-Plant-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","bigUrl":"\/images\/thumb\/e\/e0\/Care-for-Your-Aloe-Vera-Plant-Step-1-Version-2.jpg\/aid1450988-v4-728px-Care-for-Your-Aloe-Vera-Plant-Step-1-Version-2.jpg","smallWidth":460,"smallHeight":345,"bigWidth":728,"bigHeight":546,"licensing":"