Aloe vera winterizing - Ask Extension
Hi,
We have 4 aloe vera plants that are in the ground (not potted.) What is the best way to winterize them and what can we do when there is a frost/...
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Aloe vera winterizing #816978
Asked November 28, 2022, 10:40 AM EST
Hi,
We have 4 aloe vera plants that are in the ground (not potted.) What is the best way to winterize them and what can we do when there is a frost/freeze?
Thanks!
Harris County Texas
Expert Response
Can you send some pictures of the plants so I have an idea of their size.
Thanks,
Thanks,
It's a 7 gallon pot next to the aloe vera.
- Make sure there is adequate soil moisture prior to a freeze.
- You have 2 options to cover the plant
- Cover with a sheet or blanket, use bricks, pins or planks to keep the blanket in place so it doesn't blow away.
- If that 7g pot is large enough, invert it over the plant and add some weight to keep it from blowing off. That will be a quick and easy solution.
Thanks for the advise! The aloe vera survived - even if it's looking a little worse for the wear. (See attached photo.)