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Plant · P-912
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera
Aloe Vera is a stemless, clump-forming succulent with thick, spiny-edged leaves that store a clear gel used to soothe burns, wounds and skin irritation. A separate yellow latex beneath the leaf rind acts as a strong digestive stimulant and laxative. It grows in full sun to light shade on light, well-drained soil, tolerates extended drought, and forms offsets at the base that can be divided to start new plants.
Record at a glance
Growing profile
- Sun
- Full Sun · Partial Sun
- USDA zone
- USDA 10–12
- Soil
- Sand · Loam
- Moisture
- Dry · Well-Drained
Vertical layer
Herbaceous- Soil pH
- 6.1–7.8
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Mature height
- 12–24 in
- Mature spread
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