Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera)

Aloe Barbadensis

Common Name: Aloe Vera
Scientific Name: Aloe barbadensis miller

Description:

• Type: Evergreen succulent
• Height: Grows 1-3 feet tall, with a spread of about 1-2 feet; larger in outdoor settings
• Leaves: Thick, fleshy, sword-shaped leaves with serrated edges; pale green to gray-green, often spotted when young
• Flowers: Produces tall flower spikes with tubular, yellow to orange flowers, typically in late winter or spring
• Growth Speed: Moderate-growing, especially in warm climates

Growing Conditions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade; tolerates bright indirect light indoors
• Soil: Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; does not tolerate waterlogged soil
• Watering: Drought-tolerant; water deeply but infrequently, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
• Temperature: Hardy in USDA zones 9-12; tolerates heat but is frost-sensitive
• Humidity: Adaptable to dry or humid climates, provided soil drains well
• Hardiness: Performs well in warm climates and is highly resilient to drought

Special Features:

• Renowned for its medicinal and cosmetic uses, especially the gel within its leaves
• Low-maintenance and highly drought-resistant, ideal for xeriscaping or container gardening
• An iconic succulent for both decorative and practical applications