Aloe vera

Aloe Vera

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Succulent plant with thick, fleshy leaves containing a soothing gel. Known for medicinal properties and drought tolerance.
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Plant Details

Common Name Aloe Vera
Family Asphodelaceae
Genus Aloe
Species Vera
Origin Arabian Peninsula
Blooming Tubular yellow-orange flowers on tall stalks, rare indoors
Leaf Color Grey-green to blue-green with white spots
Sunlight Sun
Category Succulents plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining cactus mix with pumice or coarse sand

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Watering

Water deeply but infrequently, allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright direct sunlight required; indoor placement in south-facing window preferred

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Fertilization

Feed sparingly with diluted succulent fertilizer during spring growing season only

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Pruning

Remove dead or damaged leaves at the base of the plant

Pest Control Mealybug Scale

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 100°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
25% – 60%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 30000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
200 – 4000
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
10% – 45%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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