Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is one of the most recognizable and useful succulents, celebrated for its thick, fleshy green leaves filled with a soothing gel. Its upright, clumping habit makes it both a functional and decorative houseplant, blending beauty with practical use. The plant’s rosette of sword-shaped leaves brings architectural interest to interior spaces.

This versatile succulent is highly valued for its resilience and low-maintenance nature. It thrives in bright light and well-draining soil, storing water in its leaves to withstand long periods of drought. Mature plants may occasionally produce tall spikes of tubular yellow to orange flowers, adding seasonal charm and attracting pollinators in outdoor settings during the summer months.

Aloe Vera is not only an ornamental favorite but also a plant with a long history of use. Its gel is commonly used for soothing minor burns and skin irritations (for topical use only). As a decorative and beneficial plant, Aloe Vera remains a classic choice for homes, offices, and warm-climate gardens.

Care Instructions:

Light Requirements: Prefers bright, direct to indirect sunlight; a sunny windowsill is ideal.
Soil Needs: Plant in a gritty, well-draining cactus or succulent mix.
Watering: Water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry completely between waterings; reduce watering in winter.
Humidity: Tolerates average household humidity; prefers dry air conditions.
Fertilizing: Feed once a month in spring and summer with a cactus/succulent fertilizer diluted to half strength.
Pruning: Remove old or damaged leaves at the base to maintain appearance.
Repotting: Repot every 2–3 years or when offsets (“pups”) crowd the container.

Please note: This plant comes in its grower’s nursery pot, ready for you to place in your favorite decorative pot at home. The pot in the picture is not included.