Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera varieties for sale

We would like to tell you a bit more about the most popular Aloe plants. The first, of course, is the Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis). This is a popular houseplant and also grows well outdoors in tropical climates. The plant has beautiful thick green fatty leaves that have healing properties for your skin. So she is good company, not only because she is beautiful to look at but also her inner self is special. Her inner self can even cool down your (sunburnt) skin. Yes, this is really true! The Aloë Vera contains a gel and juice that’s been used to treat various health conditions for thousands of years. It’s relatively simple to harvest an Aloë plant for gel and juice. You’ll need a mature plant that’s at least a few years old.

Secondly, the Lace Aloe (Aloe Aristata) is a small type of Aloe plant that has short soft succulent leaves and white speckles. Native to Southern Africa, this Aloe variety is also called the Torch plant or guinea-fowl aloe. The name for this type of Aloe comes from the ‘lacy’ white edges on the leaves. The surface of the greenish leaves is covered in small white raised dots. Unlike varieties of Aloe Vera plants that can have long spindly leaves, Lace Aloë plant leaves grow in small clumps resembling a rosette shape.

Finally, similar to the Lace Aloë is the shortleaf Aloe (Aloe Brevifolia), this Aloe has white jagged edges to its blue-grey leaves. This is a small Aloë plant that grows only about 10 cm high. The short, thick, clumping leaves form a rosette pattern. When this Aloë species gets enough sun, the leaves can become light red.

Aloe Vera care

The Aloe is a pretty easygoing houseplant that, unlike many other plants, can withstand direct sunlight. She does need some time to get used to her new environment, so do not place it directly in direct sunlight, do this gradually. She need little water, as she can store water in her leaves, so be careful for over-watering. Check if the soil is completely dry, before watering it again.

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Aloe Vera is a super popular houseplant, as this beauty is super easy to take care of! Buy your favourite Aloe Vera plant at PLNTS.com