Growth of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) on potting media made with varying levels of cowdung in Nigeria

Abstract

The growth of Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis) in potting media using top soil, sand and cowdung was evaluated under screenhouse conditions.  Aloe grew best in potting media containing 60 per cent topsoil, 20 – 30 per cent sand and 10 – 20 percent cowdung by volume.  These potting media had pH values close to neutral, higher organic matter content, available P and total N than either topsoil or sand used alone