Aloe vera

Aloe vera sometimes takes gardeners by surprise, as it can be a bit finicky about location, especially outside. Surprisingly enough, many cold-sensitive succulents, including Aloe veras, don't appreciate sun during the hottest time of the day. Dappled all-day sun or protection during the hottest time of the day will keep an outdoor aloe happy. And when the temps drop below 60 degrees, best to bring aloes indoors, or keep them inside year-round, provided you have a very well-lit room.

A happy aloe may soon start to sprawl outward, along with sending out multiple pups. The parent plant can get unwieldy and some gardeners opt to start fresh with the pups and use the old aloe's leaves for medicinal purposes.

Common Name: Aloe vera, Barbados Aloe

Mature Size: 1 - 2 feet tall, 1 - 3 feet wide

Growth Rate: Moderate

Optimum Temperature:

• 60° F
• 65° F
• 70° F
• 75° F
• 80° F

Characteristics: Not pet-friendly

Light: Well-lit room, no direct sun. May be grown outdoors in dappled sun in the summer.

Water Requirements: Water thoroughly when top 2 inches of soil is dry

Foliage Color: Green

Bloom Color: Warm tones - will vary from yellows to reds

Bloom Time: Rarely blooms indoors.

Structure: Upright, sprawling

Photos: Real images, not stock photos

Please Note: When Ground Shipping is selected, plants will be shipped on the following Monday to help maintain the plant quality.