Aloe Vera Plant Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
Aloe vera plants have gel extracts that have many benefits. One of them helps accelerate hair growth and reduce irritation of burned skin. This succulent plant has several colors besides green, yellow, red, and orange. This tropical plant species can be used as an indoor ornamental plant that can attract attention, but it should be noted that this plant is a little unsafe for pets.
Common Name |
Aloe vera
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Plant Type
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Cactus & Succulents
Herbs
Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Aloe barbadensis miller
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Genus
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Aloe
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Family
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Asphodelaceae
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Order
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Asparagales
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Class
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Monocotyledons
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Aloe Vera Plant Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Aloe Vera Plant.
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Water Needs
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Low
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Cups
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Generally, Aloe Vera Plant needs water once every
10 days in 1
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Aloe Vera Plant needs about 0.25 L per 10 days. |
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Aloe Vera Plant Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Aloe Vera Plant to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
55°F
to 85°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
Aloe Vera Plant prefers Medium humidity levels, between 30% and 50%. |
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Aloe Vera Plant Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Aloe Vera Plant. |
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Suitability in pots |
2L
Aloe Vera Plant plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 2L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
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Aloe Vera Plant Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Aloe Vera Plant plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
12 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Bright Yellow
Celadon
Chili Red
Orange
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Characteristics |
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Aloe Vera Plant toxic to pets? |
Yes
Aloe Vera is also toxic to dogs. |
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Garden Style |
Coastal Garden
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Aloe Vera Plant Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Aloe Vera Plant, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
root division
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Flowering season |
summer
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Aloe Vera Plant Native Region |
Find out where the Aloe Vera Plant plant originated. |
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Country |
Central African Republic (the)
Madagascar
South Africa
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