Aloe vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed plant growing to 60–100 centimetres (24–39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on their upper and lower stem surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth. The flowers are produced in summer on a spike up to 90 cm (35 in) tall, each flower being pendulous, with a yellow tubular corolla 2–3 cm (3⁄4–1+1⁄4 in) long. Like other Aloe species, Aloe vera forms arbuscular mycorrhiza, a symbiosis that allows the plant better access to mineral nutrients in soil. Aloe vera leaves contain phytochemicals under study for possible bioactivity, such as acetylated mannans, polymannans, anthraquinone C-glycosides, anthrones, and other anthraquinones, such as emodin and various lectins.
Aloe Vera Plant Care
Aloe Barbadensis Miller
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
13°C - 15°C
Hardiness zone
max 11b
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Normal
How to Care for the Plant
Water
To keep your aloe vera plant green and healthy, place it in a sunny spot, like your kitchen window. Water it when a top 5 cm or 2 inches of soil are dry, or about once a week. Pour a water in slowly and continue pouring until water comes out of a drainage holes in a pot.
Pruning
Any dying or yellowing leaves can be removed for aesthetic reasons, while any small leaves that grow off the main trunk, often called suckers, should be removed.
Fertilizer
As with most houseplants, they will benefit from an occasional feed during the growing season. An organic, balanced, liquid fertilizer once a month during spring and summer is recommended.
Sunlight
Needs at least 6-12 hours of filtered sunlight to grow.
Soil
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Temperature
Temperature: Aloe vera do best in temperatures between 55 and 80°F (13 and 27°C). The temperatures of most homes and apartments are ideal. From May to September, you can bring your plant outdoors without any problems, but do bring it back inside in the evening if nights are cold.
Container
Use a ceramic porous pot with a good drainage.
Additional
Although considered a medicinal plant for humans, aloe vera's level of toxicity is mild to moderate for cats and dogs. Vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy, depression, anorexia, tremors, change in urine colour.
Aloe vera is a type of succulent plant (plant with thick leaves) that originates from Mediterranean region. There are 240 varieties of aloe vera plant that can be found throughout the Europe, Africa, Asia and America. Aloe vera grows in dry and hot climates, on a well drained soil.
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