Aloe vera 'Medicine Plant' – The Classic Healing Succulent

Aloe vera 'Medicine Plant'

The well-known Aloe vera is grown worldwide for its medicinal gel. As a houseplant or garden specimen, it requires high light, minimal water, and dry air. Its fleshy, upright leaves form a rosette that offsets freely, providing a constant supply of healing gel for burns and skin irritations.

Secrets of Success

• Light: High Light
• Water: Water when soil is dry; keep drier in winter
• Fertilizer: Feed regularly during growing season
• Humidity: Prefers dry air
• Temperature: Avoid extremes

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full Sun

Plant in well-drained cactus mix. Allow soil to dry completely between waterings. Harvest lower leaves for gel. Protect from frost.