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aloe vera

aloe vera

Aloe vera

perennialβ˜€οΈ full sunπŸ’§ low waterZone 10a – Zone 11b

A succulent perennial with thick, fleshy gray-green leaves that form rosettes, prized for its gel-filled leaves used in skincare and medicinal applications. Requires minimal water and thrives in hot, bright conditions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1–3β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 10a
Zone 11b
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Forest Layer Placement

Herb

Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.

Native Range

Arabian Peninsula

Function & Care

Functional Roles

medicinaledible

Edible Parts

leafsap

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
cutting, division