How To Take Care of Aloe vera During The Rainy Season

If you’re in a country that has a wet season and you grow an Aloe vera plant outside, this video is for you.

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How do you take care of your aloe 
vera during the wet or rainy season? A couple of months ago, the wet season 
started here in the Philippines,   Most people call it the rainy season. If you grow Aloe vera plants, 
you might want to make slight   Changes in how to take good care of 
your plants during the wet season. Aloe vera is originally a desert plant, adapted 
to thrive in arid conditions with minimal water. However, over time, it has shown 
remarkable adaptability to various   Climates and weather conditions where it is grown. This resilience allows Aloe vera to 
flourish in diverse environments,   From deserts to more humid and temperate regions,   As long as it receives proper care, including 
well-draining soil and adequate sunlight. If your Aloe vera are planted directly 
on the ground, the only real issue you   Will face during the wet season is that 
nearby weeds and grasses may grow more   Quickly than usual, which could stunt 
the growth of your aloe vera plants. But, If your Aloe vera plants are potted like   Mine, weeds are not much of a 
concern but nutrient leaching. Prolonged and heavy rainfall can cause 
nutrients in the soil to leach out   More quickly. Water flowing through the 
soil can wash away essential nutrients. As nutrients are washed away, the soil 
may become less fertile, requiring   Replenishment to ensure that plants continue 
to receive the necessary elements for growth. You may consider fertilizing your potted Aloe 
vera plants more often during the wet season. I recommend incorporating organic 
matter like compost into the soil   To improve its structure and 
nutrient-holding capacity. In my experience, aloe vera reacts 
more favorably to organic debris,   Such as composts and animal manure 
than it does to commercial fertilizers. Also, you may add a layer of small 
gravel or pebbles on top of the soil. Mine are semi-composted durian peels that 
I sourced from a friend. These may also   Serve as a natural fertilizer when they decompose. This helps prevent soil splashing and can 
reduce moisture retention at the surface. Aloe vera has a shallow, spreading root 
system that allows it to quickly absorb   Water during heavy rains. The roots are also adapted to 
withstand temporary water logging. However, prolonged water logging may occur during 
the wet season if your pot is not well-draining. This will make your Aloe vera 
plant sit in water longer and  

May eventually cause the plant's root to rot. It's not all bad for Aloe vera 
during the wet season. This is   Also the season when the plant 
thrives and produces more pups. Producing pups is a natural way for 
Aloe vera to propagate and ensure its   Survival. The rainy season provides 
ideal conditions for reproduction. Rain can help in the natural cycling of nutrients 
in the soil, making them more available to plants. The increased moisture can enhance 
nutrient uptake by the roots,   Providing the necessary elements 
for growth and pup production. Lastly, another observable change that can   Happen to the plant during the wet 
season is in the plant's leaves. The Aloe vera leaf has a waxy cuticle that 
helps prevent excess water absorption and   Protects the plant from fungal infections, 
that can occur in overly wet conditions. But, during the wet season, this waxy cuticle is 
stripped off slightly because of too much rain,   Resulting in leaves with uneven patches. However, 
this does not affect the gel inside the leaves. I hope you learn something from this video. 
This is Danny and thank you for watching.

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