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Aloe Vera
The classic Aloe Vera is such an easy, beautiful, and useful plant, everyone should have one! The stiff leaves form an architectural feature in any garden or container, and the tubular orange flowers are both beautiful to people and attractive to hummingbirds. The gel-like interior of the leaf can be used to treat burns, but mind the latex in the outer layer, which can cause a mild skin reaction in some people.
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Quick Facts
- Easy care
- Drought tolerant
- Famous for medicinal properties
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The classic Aloe Vera is such an easy, beautiful, and useful plant, everyone should have one! The stiff leaves form an architectural feature in any garden or container, and the tubular orange flowers are both beautiful to people and attractive to hummingbirds. The gel-like interior of the leaf can be used to treat burns, but mind the latex in the outer layer, which can cause a mild skin reaction in some people.
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About This Plant
Type
Succulents
Leaf Color
Green
Flowering
Flowering
Mature Height
Up to 36 inches
Mature Width
Up to 36 inches
Features
Used for medicinal value
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Seasonality
Leaf Lifespan
Evergreen
Leaf Time of Year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Bloom Time
Summer
Bloom Color
Red
Plant Care Tips
Planting Instructions
Dig a hole at least twice the diameter of the root ball and 1.5 times deeper. Amend heavy soils with gravel, coarse sand, or a cactus and succulent mix to improve drainage. Return a few inches of soil mixture to the planting hole. Remove the plant from the container and gently tease out the roots on the surface of the root ball. Plant with the top of the root ball at ground level. Back-fill around the root ball with the rest of the soil mixture, gently firming it in as you go, and build a short berm of soil around the plant to create a watering basin. Water the plant thoroughly to settle the soil around the roots. Water new plants lightly but frequently to avoid rotting the roots. Check for water needs every few days to once per week. Mulch with gravel to improve drainage of water from the base of the plant.General Care Description
Plant in a well drained soil with full sun if in coastal areas. Allow to nearly dry before rewatering.
Effort of Care
Low
Soil Type
Loose, well drained soil
Growth Rate
Moderate
Light Needs
This plant will thrive if planted in partial or full sun environments.
Water Needs
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
Disease and Pests
Leaf spot is a common issue for this plant.
USDA Hardiness Zone
9
