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My lovely Aloe Vera houseplant. Why are you so unhappy? Is it me? What more could I have done? I dusted and washed your spiky leaves. I waited until your roots were dry before I watered them just enough. You sat in a lovely warm spot, out of the sun and draughts. I gently sprayed your leaves with just the right stuff to nourish them. There was slow release fertiliser around your roots and mulch on top. I checked your skin for mites and diseases every other day. I shunned all thought of bringing any other plants into the house. I knew you did not like company, nor shade. You are my own true love, I doted on you alone. What more can I do? I beg you Vera, be happy, please!

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