MedicinalAloe barbadensis miller · Asphodelaceae
Aloe Barbadensis Miller
The true medicinal Aloe Vera with plump gel rich leaves. This is the variety used for skin care, hair care and juice. Fast growing and generous with pups.
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Light
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Bright indirect to direct morning sun. 3 to 5 hours of gentle sun is ideal, harsh afternoon sun can scorch leaves.
Watering
Once every 7 to 10 days in summer, once every 2 to 3 weeks in winter. When in doubt, wait.
About Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is the easiest useful plant you can own. Its thick leaves store a cooling gel used for skin care, sunburn, hair masks and juices. It forgives missed waterings, multiplies on its own by producing pups, and thrives on sunny windowsills and balconies.
Botanical name
Aloe barbadensis miller
Family
Asphodelaceae
Origin
Arabian Peninsula, naturalised across India
Local names
Ghritkumari, Gwarpatha, Aloe
Uses
- ✓Fresh gel for skin care and sunburn relief
- ✓Hair masks and scalp care
- ✓Aloe juice (use only the inner gel, properly washed)
- ✓Low maintenance decor for sunny windowsills
- ✓Air purifying succulent for bedrooms
Watering Guide
Once every 7 to 10 days in summer, once every 2 to 3 weeks in winter. When in doubt, wait.
- •Water only when the soil is fully dry, aloe stores water in its leaves
- •Soak thoroughly, then let all excess drain out
- •Overwatering is the only common way to kill an aloe
- •Wrinkled thin leaves mean thirsty, mushy brown base means overwatered
Soil Mix Recipe
- Garden soil1 part
- Coarse sand2 parts
- Compost1/2 part
- Perlite or small gravel1/2 part
Best Practices
- ★Use a terracotta pot with a drainage hole, aloe roots need to breathe
- ★Separate and repot pups when they reach 10 cm for free new plants
- ★Harvest outer leaves first, cutting close to the base
- ★Move indoors or under shelter during heavy monsoon spells
Growth Journey
Watch your Aloe Vera grow, from day one to full glory
Settling in
Month 1
Height: 15 to 20 cm
New leaves
Month 2 to 4
Height: 25 to 35 cm
Harvest ready
Month 6 to 8
Height: 40 to 50 cm
Mature with pups
Month 10 to 14
Height: 50 to 60 cm
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