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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

$8.00 AUD
$8.00 AUD
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Smooth-skinned and vividly green, its spined leaves tapering to elegant points, aloe vera is instantly recognisable.

This beautiful succulent is native to northern Africa, and has been used medicinally for thousands of years. When its fleshy leaves are broken, they exude an antibacterial gel that can be used on sunburns, cuts, scrapes, and other minor skin problems.    

Like most succulents, aloe vera loves warm, dry heat, making it perfect for rocky gardens or indoors by sunny windows. It also produces beautiful flowers over spring and into summer.

Keep in mind that aloe vera is just one of 650 species in the Aloe genus (some of which are toxic if consumed). True aloe vera has long, tapered leaves edged with small, pales spikes; it should be dark green in colour with some pale green or white spotting.

Plant Type: Succulent

Hardiness Zone (AU): Zone 4 (Subtropical) and Zone 5 (Tropical)

Soil pH: Neutral (~7)

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Botanical Name

Aloe vera

Care Instructions

Pot your aloe vera in well-draining soil; constantly damp soil will cause the roots to rot. Consider using a specialised succulent soil or adding pumice to improve drainage.

Plant your aloe vera in a location with strong year-round sunlight. If your aloe is a houseplant, keep it near windows that receive good sunlight.

Outdoor aloe vera will need minimal to no water. Indoor aloe vera should be watered only occasionally; as desert plants, the risk of root rot is greater than the risk of dehydration.

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