Aloe Vera

Looking for something easy to grow, that grows at a very fast rate, while also producing pups to make more plants? Then look no further, Aloe is your plant.

Aloe can also be used to treat the burn from sunburns and other skin irritations. Just cut a leaf off the plant. let that leaf soak in water for about 10 minutes to remove the aloin and then cut the leaf open and use the gel as needed. The leaf can be wrapped in a paper towel and put in the fridge to last a few more days. Shelf life on aloe gel is not very long so try to use what you cut in a few days.

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Water: Deep soak once every two weeks. Make sure soil is completely dry in between waterings

Environment: 60°F – 75°F. Aloe is a desert plant and likes a dry environment. They also prefer to be crowded in pots.

Feeding: Mature aloe does not need fertilizer and should be ok as water only. If you must fertilize, use sparingly