Plant is in 6-inch container, ready for up-potting. Price includes shipping bundle.
Aloe vera (Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a stemless succulent famous worldwide for its benefits.
🌿 What Aloe Vera Is
Aloe vera is a perennial succulent with:
Thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette. A clear inner gel (rich in acemannan) used for burns and skin care. A yellow latex layer (contains aloin, a strong laxative). Small white teeth along the leaf edges
It originates from the Arabian Peninsula but is now naturalized worldwide in tropical and semi‑tropical climates.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Aloe vera thrives in bright, direct light or the brightest indirect light available.
Ideal temperature: 13–27°C (55–80°F)
Damage occurs below 4°C (40°F)
In Texas, it grows beautifully outdoors spring–fall but must be protected from frost.
đź’§ Watering
Aloe is drought‑adapted and stores water in its leaves.
Water deeply every 2–3 weeks in summer
Water monthly in winter
Let soil dry completely between waterings
Overwatering is the #1 cause of root rot.
🌱 Soil
Aloe needs fast‑draining, gritty soil (cactus/succulent mix).
Prefers slightly acidic soil around pH 6.0
🌼 Flowers
Outdoors in warm climates, mature aloe produces:
Tall flower spikes (60–90 cm)
Yellow tubular flowers
Indoor plants rarely bloom.
🧪 Uses & Benefits
Aloe vera gel is widely used for:
Sunburn relief
Minor burns & skin abrasions
Moisturizing skin
🌱 Propagation
Aloe reproduces mainly through offsets (“pups”) that grow around the base.
Plant is in 6-inch container, ready for up-potting. Price includes shipping bundle.
Aloe vera (Aloe vera, also known as Aloe barbadensis Miller) is a stemless succulent famous worldwide for its benefits.
🌿 What Aloe Vera Is
Aloe vera is a perennial succulent with:
Thick, fleshy leaves arranged in a rosette. A clear inner gel (rich in acemannan) used for burns and skin care. A yellow latex layer (contains aloin, a strong laxative). Small white teeth along the leaf edges
It originates from the Arabian Peninsula but is now naturalized worldwide in tropical and semi‑tropical climates.
🌞 Light & Temperature
Aloe vera thrives in bright, direct light or the brightest indirect light available.
Ideal temperature: 13–27°C (55–80°F)
Damage occurs below 4°C (40°F)
In Texas, it grows beautifully outdoors spring–fall but must be protected from frost.
đź’§ Watering
Aloe is drought‑adapted and stores water in its leaves.
Water deeply every 2–3 weeks in summer
Water monthly in winter
Let soil dry completely between waterings
Overwatering is the #1 cause of root rot.
🌱 Soil
Aloe needs fast‑draining, gritty soil (cactus/succulent mix).
Prefers slightly acidic soil around pH 6.0
🌼 Flowers
Outdoors in warm climates, mature aloe produces:
Tall flower spikes (60–90 cm)
Yellow tubular flowers
Indoor plants rarely bloom.
🧪 Uses & Benefits
Aloe vera gel is widely used for:
Sunburn relief
Minor burns & skin abrasions
Moisturizing skin
🌱 Propagation
Aloe reproduces mainly through offsets (“pups”) that grow around the base.
