Plant watering guide › Succulents & cacti
How often to water an aloe
Aloe vera
Spring–autumn 14 days
Winter 21 days
In a bright room, water your aloe about every 14 days from spring to autumn and every 21 days in winter. Check that the top of the soil is dry first.
By season and light
| Season | Bright spot | Lower light |
|---|---|---|
| Spring to autumn (Apr–Oct) | every 14 days | every 18 days |
| November and March | every 18 days | every 23 days |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | every 21 days | every 27 days |
These are the starting intervals Trellis uses when you add an aloe. Growth slows in winter, so the interval is stretched 1.5× in Dec–Feb and 1.25× in November and March, and 1.3× in lower light (seasons are flipped in the Southern Hemisphere). Pot size and room temperature change things, so adjust to how fast the soil dries.
Where to put it
By a window (lots of sun)
A sunny window
Seasonal notes
Winter
- Once a month is enough in winter
Tips for your aloe
- Aloe stores water in its leaves — water only when dry
- Thin, flat leaves mean it is time to water
- Separate the pups to grow new plants
- Leaves flop over when the light is too low
Trellis
Add your aloe and Trellis reminds you on watering day
- Starts at every 14 days. You can change it any time
- Invite family and see who watered what (free)
- Keep growth photos and share them as cards
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