Aloe Vera Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe or Burn Aloe
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Where to buyAloe Vera belongs to the Aloe genus. Aloe Vera is also known as Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe or Burn Aloe
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Aloe Vera is a stemless or very short-stemmed succulent plant growing to 60–100 cm (31-39 inches) tall, spreading by offsets. The leaves are lanceolate, thick and fleshy, green to grey-green, with some varieties showing white flecks on the upper and lower leaf surfaces. The margin of the leaf is serrated and has small white teeth.
It has been given an Award of Garden Merit (AGM), which is for plants of outstanding excellence.
Aloe Vera belongs to the Aloe genus.
How to grow and keep Aloe Vera happy
Aloe vera is a succulent, and as such, stores a large quantity of water within its leaves and root system. During the winter months, the plant will become somewhat dormant, and utilize very little moisture. During this period watering should be minimal. Allow the soil to become completely dry before giving the plant a cup or two of water. During the summer months, the soil should be completely soaked, but then be allowed to dry again before re-watering.
Grow in a mixture of loam-based John Innes No 2 compost with additional sand or perlite for increased drainage. Apply a balanced liquid feed during the growing season and reduce watering in the winter.
How to sow and germinate Aloe Vera
Aloes are propagated by removing the offsets which are produced around the base of mature plants, when they are a couple inches tall (or larger).
How to transplant Aloe Vera
In cold climates it can be grown as a house plant year round, or grown in a container and moved indoors in the winter.
How to harvest Aloe Vera
Companion plants for Aloe Vera
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Repellent plants for Aloe Vera
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Common Aloe Vera pests
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Common Aloe Vera diseases & problems
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How long does Aloe Vera take to grow?
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Aloe Vera Etymology
Aloe Vera Folklore
The medicinal properties of Aloe vera have been known, and recorded since biblical times. It has been used for a variety of ailments, and as an ointment for burns, cuts, and rashes, as well as an ingredient in various beauty preparations.
The sap of the Aloe is a thick, mucilaginous gel.
Other names for Aloe Vera
Aloe, Medicinal Aloe, Chinese Aloe, Indian Aloe, True Aloe, Barbados Aloe or Burn Aloe
Aloe barbadensis officinali, Aloe vulgaris, A. vulgaris Lam, A. barbadensis Mill
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