aloe vera plante Aloe Vera

aloe vera plante Aloe VeraAloe Vera features thick, fleshy green leaves filled with soothing gel that's perfect for treating minor burns, cuts, and skin irritations. This easy care medicinal succulent combines healing properties with air purifying benefits and drought tolerance. Botanical Information Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller Common Names: Aloe Vera, True Aloe, Medicinal Aloe Plant Family: Asphodelaceae Origin: Native to Arabian Peninsula Medicinal Uses: Gel

Aloe Vera features thick, fleshy green leaves filled with soothing gel that's perfect for treating minor burns, cuts, and skin irritations. This easy-care medicinal succulent combines healing properties with air-purifying benefits and drought tolerance.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Aloe barbadensis miller
Common Names: Aloe Vera, True Aloe, Medicinal Aloe
Plant Family: Asphodelaceae
Origin: Native to Arabian Peninsula
Medicinal Uses: Gel soothes burns, cuts, sunburn, and skin irritations

For more information, see our Aloe Vera care guide.

Care Instructions

💧 Water: Every 2-3 weeks, allow soil to dry completely
☀️ Light: Bright indirect to direct light
🌡️ Temperature: 55-80°F
🌱 Fertilizer: Feed 2-3 times per year
✂️ Propagation: Remove and pot pups (offsets)

Perfect Placement

Sunny windowsills, kitchens, bathrooms, or bright desks. Keep in the kitchen for easy access to fresh aloe gel for minor burns and skin care.

Why You'll Love It

Aloe Vera is your personal first-aid kit in a pot! Simply snap off a leaf and squeeze out the cooling gel to soothe burns, sunburn, cuts, or dry skin. The gel is also great for DIY face masks and hair treatments.

This drought-tolerant succulent is perfect for beginners and busy plant parents - it thrives on neglect and only needs watering every 2-3 weeks. Plus, it purifies the air while looking great!

Aloe Vera Grows Well With

The upright green leaves of your Aloe Vera will look stunning grouped with these easy-care succulents:

• Jade Plant: Another medicinal succulent with thick glossy leaves that pairs beautifully with Aloe for a low-water display.
• Snake Plant Jade: The upright sword-like leaves complement Aloe's rosette form for an air-purifying duo.
• Pickle Plant: The unique textured leaves create interesting contrast with Aloe's smooth fleshy foliage.

💡 Pro Tip: Mature plants produce pups (baby aloes) that you can separate and share with friends!