壹苹派生活美语　超万能的植物：芦荟

　　With so many benefits, people might think that aloe vera is difficult to grow. However, aloe vera is actually a plant that is easy to maintain. When you grow it, it’s important to consider the climate. Make sure the plant is placed in areas that receive plenty of sunlight, or it will stop growing. Aloe vera should be watered about once every two weeks, and only when the soil is completely dry. If aloe vera gets too wet, its roots will rot, and the plant will die.

　　芦荟有如此多的好处，人们可能会认为芦荟很难种植。然而，芦荟实际上是一种易于照护的植物。种植芦荟时，考量气候是很重要的。确保将植物放置在阳光充足的地方，否则它会停止生长。芦荟应每两周浇水一次，并且只有当土壤完全干燥时才浇水。如果芦荟太湿，它的根就会腐烂，最终植物就会死亡。

生活必备字词：

benefit　n. 益处，好处

plenty of...　　充分的∕许多的……

soil　n. 土壤

rot　vi. 腐烂

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