Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis miller
Key Features:
- Fleshy Leaves: Aloe Vera has thick, fleshy, green leaves that grow in a rosette pattern. The leaves are typically lance-shaped and may have serrated edges with small white teeth. The leaves are often speckled with white spots when young.
- Growth Habit: This plant grows upright with leaves that can reach up to 18 inches long. Mature plants can produce offsets, or “pups,” which can be separated and grown as new plants.
- Medicinal Uses: The gel inside the leaves of Aloe Vera is known for its healing and soothing properties, particularly for treating minor burns, cuts, and skin irritations.
Water
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry
Light
Bright | Indirect light