Care schedule
- Watering
- Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out completely — typically once a week or less Source: University of Minnesota Extension — Tips for growing succulents in containers
- Feeding
- Once or twice a month in spring and summer; none in winter Source: University of Minnesota Extension — Tips for growing succulents in containers
- Light
- Full sun Source: Royal Horticultural Society
- Frost
- Sensitive — protect or bring inside below about 34°F · typical
Each line links to its published source. Your pot, light, season and climate matter more than the calendar.
Care tips
- Water deeply, then let the soil dry completely.
- Use a cactus or succulent mix.
- Soft, mushy leaves usually mean overwatering.
In GoodKeap
Save your aloe vera to get these reminders in Upkeap, log each watering and feeding, add progress photos.
From university extension guides
Each line links to the published guidance it came from.
Light
Full sun
Aloe vera requires a position in full sun, ideally in a west-facing or south-facing aspect.
Source: Royal Horticultural SocietyChecked Oct 2026
Watering
Water thoroughly, then let the soil dry out completely — typically once a week or less
Discard excess water; overwatering is the most common mistake.
Source: University of Minnesota Extension — Tips for growing succulents in containersChecked Oct 2026
Feeding
Once or twice a month in spring and summer; none in winter
Fertilize sparingly.
Source: University of Minnesota Extension — Tips for growing succulents in containersChecked Oct 2026