Use a potting mix specifically for succulents or cacti to facilitate drainage. Like with other succulents, add drainage material to the bottom of your pot. Water every two weeks in the Spring and Summer. You can water less frequently in the Winter. Fertilize your Aloe Vera annually.

An Aloe Vera will require a minimum of six hours per day of bright, indirect light. If you live in an area where it is often cloudy or misty, position your Aloe Vera in a north or east facing window and consider supplementing their light with artificial grow lights. Wherever you place your Aloe Vera, it is important that they get enough light so that the soil doesn’t become too cool: cold soil soil will cause root rot.

Your Aloe Vera will need to be watered every two weeks during the Summer and every four weeks in the Winter. Aloe can be sensitive to chlorine and other common water treatments so use filtered, bottled, or tap water.