Succulent plants can be said to be popular all over the world in recent years, and aloe vera is horticulture is also a long-lasting field, and aloe itself is also a succulent plant in the Liliaceae family, but it has long been habitually classified into the genus Aloe and becomes an aloe-like succulent plant. Synonymous with succulents, in fact there are inextricably linked relationships between succulents and aloe vera. For example, the succulent plant Polu is actually the well-known pearl aloe vera.
Polu’s appearance characteristics:
Polu is a succulent plant belonging to the Liliaceae family and is also called Pearl Aloe, Lingjin Aloe or Snowflake Aloe. The leaves are thick and have neatly arranged small serrations on the edges. The leaves are elongated and triangular in shape, with a pointed apex. There is an obvious ridge on the back of the leaf, and the surface of the leaf is covered with irregular white equidistant protrusions. There are as many as dozens of leaves, arranged in a compact and dignified rosette shape. In an environment with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation, the leaves are dark green and more gathered. When there is lack of sunlight and excessive watering, the color of the leaves is Light green, with signs of leggy and loose plant shape. 
Polu’s basic growth habits and daily care precautions:
◆Habits: The growth habits of Bolu are similar to those of general aloe varieties. They both like a warm, dry and sunny environment, can tolerate semi-shade, avoid standing water, and are intolerant of severe cold and high temperatures in summer. The environment needs to be properly shaded and the breeding environment needs to be kept cool and ventilated. Otherwise, in a hot and humid environment, it is easy for the leaves to turn to water and even the roots to rot.
◆Lighting: Except for avoiding exposure to the sun in summer, Bolu can be exposed to full sunlight during the rest of the time.
◆Watering: Polu is a succulent plant with strong drought tolerance and does not require frequent watering. The principle of watering is to see dryness and wetness and avoid accumulation of water.
◆Fertilization:Fertilization is generally carried out during the vigorous growth period in spring and autumn. Organic fertilizers and diluted nitrogen fertilizers are mainly used, and thin fertilizers can be applied frequently.
Polu is easy to maintain and easy to care for, and is easier to maintain than ordinary aloe vera!
1. Potting skills:
Polu has strong adaptability, relatively developed root system, and does not care about the soil. General garden soil, humus soil, sandy loam, etc. can be used to grow Polu as long as it is loose and breathable. The size of the flowerpot is chosen based on the size of the crown, as long as it has good air permeability and has bottom holes. Before potting, you can use some ceramsite, tiles, etc. as a base, which can not only increase the breathability of the root system, but also prevent water accumulation and root rot. When potting, you can also add an appropriate amount of organic fertilizer or slow-release fertilizer as base fertilizer, which is more effective than supplementing fertilizer later. 
2. Daily care:
Polu is a succulent plant that is relatively easy to grow. It requires daily care to maintain good light and avoid poor ventilation and long-term accumulation of water in the pot. In addition, appropriate shade should be provided during high-temperature periods in summer to keep the breeding environment cool and ventilated. In winter, when the ambient temperature is close to about 5°C, they should be moved into a warm room in time and placed in a scattered sunlight environment for maintenance.
3. Repotting and propagation:
Although Polu is not easy to grow in groups, it grows very fast and can fill the pot in one year. As the plant ages, the leaves will become harder and harder, and the small thorns on the edges of the leaves will also become sharp. The crown width of the bolu in the pot can reach about 15 centimeters in diameter. In spring and autumn, slender swords can grow and small orange-red flowers bloom. During the flowering period, proper nutrition needs to be supplemented to prevent the leaves from being overly consumed and becoming shriveled. , it can be cut off directly if there is no need for breeding or ornamental purposes. Repotting is generally done every 1-2 years, and can be done in spring and autumn. If the lateral buds of Bolu have grown in groups, they can be propagated by division while repotting.
There are quite a lot of varieties of aloe vera, and everyone has been familiar with and loved it far longer than succulents! According to "Lingnan Miscellaneous Notes", my country has cultivated aloe vera for hundreds of years. Yunnan, coastal areas of Guangdong, and southern Fujian are also the birthplaces of wild aloe vera such as Yuanjiang aloe and Chinese aloe.
Only everyone knows very little about Polu. It wasn’t until succulents became popular that it re-entered the public’s field of vision and became a new star in the aloe world! Moreover, the cultivated Bolu not only loses the freshness of aloe vera, but also has the richness of succulents, and is even better thanOrdinary aloe vera is more elegant and delicate!
