| Botanical name | Aloe vera |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December This plant bears yellow corolla flowers on a spike in Summer. |
| Common name(s) | Aloe vera |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant has green to grey green, thick and fleshy foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Looks very good in rockeries, makes a good addition in the medicinal garden and an excellent indoor plant for containers. |
| Planting instructions | Once big enough, plant out from trays 300mm apart, directly into well-dug, well drained soil with a little bit of manure added to the soil. |
| Maintenance | Occasional watering. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Uses | The sap of Aloe vera is widely used as an ingredient in cosmetics and beauty preparations, like shampoos, creams and suntan preparations. |
| Interesting info | There are over 350 species of aloes. Aloes are very popular in South Africa and grow in many inhospitable places. Aloes are generally very hardy and grow well in dry, warm areas. |
| Propagation | Propagate from seeds, plant in spring in sand-filled trays. Germination is quick and easy, and needs to be kept moist until big enough to handle. Keep in the sun from early age. |
| Harvest | Leaves can be cut off as required, preferably from plants at least two years old. |
Aloe vera (Aloe vera)
- Botanical name: Aloe vera
- Common name(s): Aloe vera
- Categories: Aloes and Succulents, Shrubs and Perennials
Plant description:
This plant is valued for its sap’s medicinal properties. It has green to grey green, thick and fleshy foliage. Yellow corolla flowers on a spike in Summer.
Family: Asphodelaceae
Synonym: Aloe barbadensis
Botanical Pronunciation: AL-oh-ee VEER-uh
Aloe vera requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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January February October November December
This plant bears yellow corolla flowers on a spike in Summer.Â
This plant has green to grey green, thick and fleshy foliage.Â
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