Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a fleshy, drought-tolerant succulent known for storing water in its thick, gel-filled leaves. The transparent gel inside the leaves is widely used for soothing burns, cuts, skin irritation, and in skincare products. This low-maintenance plant is perfect for beginners and helps purify indoor air.
Key Features
- Medicinal gel for soothing burns and skin care
- Drought-tolerant succulent with water-storing leaves
- Sword-shaped leaves with soft spines
- Low maintenance - perfect for beginners
- Air purifying and produces "pups" for propagation
Growing Conditions & Care Requirements
Light
Prefers bright, indirect sunlight or direct morning light. Can tolerate full sun, but harsh afternoon sunlight may cause leaf scorching. Indoors, place near a south- or west-facing window.
Temperature
Thrives in 55°F – 80°F (13°C – 27°C). Keep away from cold drafts; aloe vera is not frost-tolerant.
Watering
Water deeply but infrequently. Allow the soil to dry out completely between waterings. Overwatering is the biggest cause of root rot. In winter, reduce watering to once every 3–4 weeks.
Soil
Requires a well-draining, sandy, or cactus/succulent mix. You can improve drainage by adding perlite, sand, or pumice.
Potting
Use pots with drainage holes. Terra-cotta pots are ideal as they help the soil dry faster. Repot every 1–2 years or when it outgrows the pot.
Fertilizer
Feed lightly during the growing season (spring–summer). Use a diluted succulent fertilizer once a month. Do not fertilize in winter.
Propagation
Best propagated by removing and replanting offsets (pups). Let cut edges callus for a day before planting.