Phloem is responsible for transporting food produced from photosynthesis from leaves to non-photosynthesizing parts of a plant such as roots and stems.

What do the tubes transport? One of the network of tubes carries water, the other carries food made from photosynthesis throughout the plant. The plant then uses the water and food to grow and reproduce.

Overview and Objectives Overview: Transpiration is the loss of water from a plant in the form of water vapor. Water is absorbed by roots from the soil and transported as a liquid to the leaves via xylem. In the leaves, small pores allow water to escape as a vapor.

Roots

The Big Three — N-P-K. Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are the big three in fertilizer formulations. Plants require these three macronutrients to grow large and lush. Nitrogen promotes the growth of the foliage, while phosphorus and potassium support the growth of strong roots, stems, flowers and fruits.

Tiny particles (humus and clay) are very important for holding plant nutrients in the soil. Clay and humus particles have a negative surface charge. Cations are positively charged. Because opposites attract, the clay and humus hold cations, and prevent them from being leached out of the soil by water movement.

Potassium

water

Now we’ve got through the typical food wastes, Epsom Salt is something that I sometimes buy purely just to add it to my Aloe Vera plant. You just dissolve a little in some water then feed it your Aloe Vera, it’s packed full of essential minerals that will help your plant thrive.

Factors That Influence Aloe Vera Growth Speed

1. Growing container: Clay pot with drainage holes that provides plenty of room for roots to spread out.
2. Potting soil: Well-draining potting mixture that contains some course sand or perlite.
3. Light: Direct sunlight or artificial grow lights.
4. Temperature: 55-80 F (13-27 C)

Many people ask, “Can I grow an aloe plant from a leaf cutting?” You can, but the most successful method of aloe plant propagation is from offsets or “pups” with resulting plants almost immediately. Rooting an aloe vera plant leaf seems like it should work, but all you will get is a rotten or shriveled leaf.

You can tell if your Aloe vera plant needs to be watered by pressing your index finger a few inches down into the soil. If the soil is dry, your plant needs water. Aloe vera plants are succulents and do not need to be watered often.