Aloe Vera belongs to the Aloe genus.

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Aloe Vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm (31-39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on the upper and lower leaf surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth.

• Lifecycle The lifecycle that this plant exhibits. Perennial Category The basic category that this plant belongs to. Succulent
• Hardiness How frost hardy this plant is. Hardy Country of Origin Where this plant originated from.
• Mature Height How tall the plant will be when it grows up. 60.0 cm / 23.4" Mature Spread How wide the plant will be when it grows up. 90.0 cm / 35.1"
• Bloom Time When this plant usually blooms. Early Summer Harvest Time When this plant is usually harvested. ?

How to keep this plant happy

Aloe vera is a succulent, and as such, stores a large quantity of water within its leaves and root system. During the winter months, the plant will become somewhat dormant, and utilize very little moisture. During this period watering should be minimal. Allow the soil to become completely dry before giving the plant a cup or two of water. During the summer months, the soil should be completely soaked, but then be allowed to dry again before re-watering.

• USDA Zone Range The zones that this plant is recommended to grow best in. 9 - 11 pH Range The level of acidity that this plant thrives in. -
• Water Requirements The amount of water that this plant likes to drink. Low Nitrogen Requirements The amount of nitrogen that should be present in the soil. ?
• Soil The type of soil that this plant likes to live in.
  Potting Mix Combination
  Sun The type of light that this plant likes to sunbake in.
  Indoor Partial Sun
• Min. Air Temperature The lowest air temp that this plant will be happy in. ? Max. Air Temperature The highest air temp that this plant will be happy in. ?

Sowing and Germinating Instructions

Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall (or larger).

• Can Sow Direct? Can seeds be sown directly in situ? ? Sowing Depth Seeds should be sown at this depth. ?
• Sowing Distance Apart This plant should be sown at least this distance apart ? Sowing Row Distance Apart This plant should be sown in rows at least this distance apart ?
• Min. Germination Temperature The lowest temp that this plant will germinate from seed. ? Max. Germination Temperature The highest temp that this plant will germinate from seed. ?

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Planting Out / Transplanting Instructions

In cold climates it can be grown as a house plant year round, or grown in a container and moved indoors in the winter.

• Planting Distance Apart Seedlings should be planted this far apart. 30.0 cm / 11.7" Planting Row Distance Apart Rows between plantings should be at least this far apart. ?

How long does it approximately take to grow?

• Days to Germination From seed to seedling days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
• Days to Transplant From seedling to transplant / planting out + days
• Days to Maturity From transplant to harvest / maturity of plant + days Total Growing Days From seed to maturity = days

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When should I start sowing and growing?

• When to sow The number of days to sow before or after your last frost date. ? When to plant out The number of days to plant out before or after your last frost date. ?

Etymology

Folklore

The medicinal properties of Aloe vera have been known, and recorded since biblical times. It has been used for a variety of ailments, and as an ointment for burns, cuts, and rashes, as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations. The sap of the Aloe is a thick, mucilaginous gel.

Other Names

Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe or Burn Aloe

Aloe barbadensis officinali, Aloe vulgaris, A. vulgaris Lam, A. barbadensis Mill