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Aloe vera

Aloe Vera or Medicinal Aloe or Barb

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

The rosette of this plant consists of fleshy gray green leaves, which are narrow, succulent and erect with soft spines on margins. This Aloe is a slow to moderate grower. Flowers are spikes of yellow, 2'-3' tall and bloom late winter to summer. This aloe can form large clumps. It will tolerate full to partial sun, needs some supplemental water in heat and good drainage. It attracts hummingbirds. This aloe is a Mediterranean native. Use for burns and abrasions. Frost sensitive, keep protected.

 

Plant Type

Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low, Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces, Medicinal

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.