During the summer months, you can move your aloe outdoors so it gets more sun. Slowly increase how much time your plant spends outside, though, because its leaves can get sunburnt in full sun. [2] X Research source

When in doubt, water less, not more. When aloe is overwatered, the roots begin to rot, and the plant eventually dies. It’s better to wait a few extra days if you’re not sure whether it’s time to water. If your plant is outside, only water it during a drought. Otherwise, rely on rainfall for regular waterings.

Freezing temperatures are deadly to aloe plants. They can freeze the water inside the leaves, killing them. If the soil ices over, the entire plant will die.

Keep in mind that aloe is used to growing in harsh conditions, so it’ll still be able to thrive without fertilizer.

Your plant won’t wilt during the winter, but it won’t grow, either.

You can also get rid of mealybugs by rinsing your aloe with a strong stream of water or by applying neem oil to your plant. [9] X Research source

Aloe is great about regrowing leaves that you’ve cut. Your plant will fill back in once the shriveled bits are gone.

A pot that’s too large will hold extra water and may cause root rot. [13] X Research source Aloe is a tropical plant, so you can grow it outdoors if you live in USDA Zone 10 or above. When growing it outdoors, plant aloe in a well-draining bed.

You can substitute lava rock or bark for the sand or perlite.

Keep in mind that the soil should only cover the root ball.

Remember that aloe stores water in its leaves, so it takes a while for it to totally dry out. Your plant isn’t going to die if you wait to water it.

With aloe, you have a lot of leeway when it comes to repotting. Your plant will keep growing for quite a while even after it’s outgrown its pot.

You don’t have to propagate the pups if you’d rather let your aloe fill out its container.

“Callous” just means that the end of your plant has dried out.

Don’t cover the leaves of your aloe because they’ll get too wet and rot.

Older leaves generally have more sap than newer leaves, as long as they aren’t dried out.

You may need to use more than one leaf to get enough sap to treat your skin.

Store your aloe gel in an air-tight container.