Aloe vera 'Chinensis'

Aloe vera

How to grow Aloe vera 'Chinensis'

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Keep in mind when planting that Chinensis is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Chinensis from seed

Transplanting Chinensis

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Chinensis is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Chinensis

Aloe vera Chinensis Etymology

The genus name Aloe is derived from the Arabic, Alloch or Alloeh1, and translated as Allal in Greek and Hebrew, meaning “shining bitter substance”, which describes aloe sap2.

Footnotes

1 “The South African Gardeners Survival Manual, by Ann Bonar; First published 1985”

2 Aloe Vera