Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is a herb in the Asphodelaceae family. It grows best in full sun to part shade with dry moisture, and is listed for USDA zones 9-11.
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PROPAGATION CATEGORY: Succulent (not currently in seed catalog). Use: Soothing leaf gel (topical), ornamental. Harvest: Cut outer mature leaves as needed.
Aloe Vera (Aloe vera) is a drought-tolerant succulent grown for the soothing gel inside its thick leaves. Propagated from offsets ('pups'), not seed. Hardy outdoors in zones 9-11; an easy houseplant everywhere else.
Growing notes: Botanical name: Aloe vera|Hardiness zones: 9-11|Propagation: offsets/pups|Sun needs: Full sun to part shade|Water needs: Low (drought-tolerant)|Mature height: 1-2 feet|Spacing: 18 inches|Harvest: Cut outer mature leaves as needed
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Care & troubleshooting
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