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The aloe is built to withstand drought conditions, and it will not do well in areas where the soil is too wet, or where the ground has a tendency to collect water. Consequently, you must be careful not to over water it; over watering will cause the spongy leaves to rot at the base of the plant. Generally, the plants do not need to be watered, and will survive on the rain and dew.
Most Aloe are resistant to pests and disease, but some may become susceptible to mealy bugs, in which case it is safe to spray the plant with an insecticidal solution.
Aloe needs very little in the way of mulching and fertilizing. In fact, over-fertilizing could do more harm than good. A light application of diluted fertilizer once a year (typically in the spring) should be sufficient.
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