Aloe vera
Barbados aloe (syn. Aloe barbadens)
Often referred to as the first aid or medicinal aloe, this plant has been grown for its healing properties for many years - and is now often used in cosmetics and alternative medicines. It's an evergreen succulent with fleshy, serreated-edged leaves, which form in a stemless rosette, and if you're lucky, Aloe vera can produce clusters of greenish yellow flowers, most commonly in late spring.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
Please note that the plant comes in a 12cm nursery pot as standard, unless a decorative pot cover is included as an option.
How to care for Aloe vera:
Place your Aloe in a bright spot with plenty of indirect sunlight – a sunny windowsill is ideal. Use a free-draining cactus or succulent compost and ensure the pot has good drainage to prevent root rot.
Water only when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry, and allow any excess to drain away. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum. Avoid letting the plant sit in water and rotate it occasionally for even growth.
Water only when the top few centimetres of compost feel dry, and allow any excess to drain away. In winter, reduce watering to a minimum. Avoid letting the plant sit in water and rotate it occasionally for even growth.
Eventual height:
1m
Eventual spread:
1m
Position:
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Specialist compost
Hardiness:
Frost tender
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
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