Aloe vera

Medicinal Aloe

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Common Name:

Medicinal Aloe

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Variegated Green Silver

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

90 cm

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Description

Aloe vera are clustering rosettes of narrow, fleshy, stiffly upright, lance-like leaves 1 to 2 feet long. They bear yellow flowers in dense spike atop 3 feet stalk in spring and summer seasons. It is a favorite folk medicine plant used to treat burns, bites, and inflammation.

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Blooming

Flowers cluster in the center of the plant. They can come in a number of colors, including red, cream, orange or yellow.

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Growth

Aloe should be planted in a place where it will get full sun or light shade. Aloe should also be protected from frost. All species grow in clumps of varying sizes, all with fleshy, pointy leaves surrounding a cluster of flowers.

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Planting

They do very well as indoor or outdoor potted plants, but should be protected from frost and very low temperatures.

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Pest

Mealybugs. Prone to scale and fungal stem and leaf rots.

Medicinal Aloe (Aloe vera) - Interesting facts

Aloe was first used by the Ancient Egyptians as an element to preserve dead bodies. The effectiveness of the popular species Aloe vera as a wound healer is still controversial. While some evidence suggests that A. vera enhances the rate of healing, others state that it in fact slows down the process. In any case, Aloe vera is used widespread as an herbal medicine. Be warned against excessive ingestion, however, as A. vera can become toxic and has been known to cause kidney dysfunction and hepatitis among other problems.