Aloe Vera

Key Features:

Type: Succulent, stemless or short-stemmed evergreen plant.

Height: 30 to 60 cm (1–2 ft).

Leaves: Thick, fleshy, green to grey-green with serrated edges; filled with clear, gel-like sap.

Flowers: Yellow or orange tubular flowers on tall stalks (in mature plants).

Growing Conditions: Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.

Soil: Well-drained, sandy or cactus mix.

Watering: Low; drought-tolerant — water only when soil is dry.

Flowering & Fruiting: Bloom Time: Summer (rare indoors or in small pots).

Fruit: Small capsule with seeds (rarely seen in home-grown plants).

Uses: Gel used for skin care, burns, cuts, and moisturizing. Also used in hair care, digestive health, and herbal drinks Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties.

Propagation: Easily propagated through pups (small offshoots from the base), can also be grown from leaf.