Aloe vera, known for its fleshy, spotty leaves and healing properties, makes for a beautiful and easy houseplant if you have the right know-how.
A gardening whizz took to TikTok to share her top care tips for the popular plant.
Cait Khosla (who goes by @caitkhosla on the sharing platform), described Aloe vera as a "no-brainer" for those who are new to houseplants, as they require "little to no care".
Offering her advice to a particular gardening enthusiast whose Aloe vera is "going to die", Cait shared all you need to know about the plant's sunlight and water requirements.
The gardening enthusiast explained that Aloe vera benefits from being by a window in "bright, indirect light".
Not enough light will cause its leaves to become "leggy" and almost bendy. However, too much light can be damaging, so it's important to strike the right balance.
"Do not put it in direct sunlight, as this will burn its leaves," Cait warned.
As for its watering needs, the gardening enthusiast advised carrying out this task "less often but thoroughly". The soil should be left to dry out between watering sessions.
Signs that indicate your watering technique could use some improvement are "shrivelling" (underwatered) or "yellowing" (overwatered). Yellowing could also signify too much sunlight.
In a deep dive into Aloe vera, GB News previously revealed how to care for the houseplant at home.
Gardening gurus from the Royal Horticultural Society confirmed that Aloe vera is a "light-loving" plant, although it thrives in "bright, indirect sunlight" as opposed to direct.
The experts advised: "Place them near a south or west-facing window where they can receive plenty of light without being exposed to harsh direct sunlight, which can cause their leaves to brown."
As for watering, experts agreed that this should be done "deeply but infrequently, allowing the compost to dry out completely between waterings".
Gardeners were warned that "overwatering is the most common issue with Aloe vera", as it can lead to root rot and fungal diseases.
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'Do not put it in direct sunlight, as this will burn its leaves'
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Aloe vera owners should reduce watering to a minimum during the winter months, as the plant enters a "dormant" period.
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