Aloe (Aloe vera)
Regular price $14.95Aloe Vera is a powerfully medicinal perennial succulent plant native to Africa, and the Middle East that is famous for it's attractive thick, fleshy foliage that can grows up to 1-2 ft and flower spikes that reach up to 4 ft. Aloe blooms red and orange flowers in the warm months of the year. These beautiful drooping flowers are very attractive to hummingbirds and insect pollinators. Aloe is fast growing and spreads through new plants at it's base, called pups, making it an excellent ornamental and useful ground cover.
Growing Aloe is also super easy. Plant Aloe in full sun or partial shade in a well-drained soil. Once established, it will be extremely drought tolerant. Our Aloe is propagated by seed and is capable of harvesting immediately and within the growing season.
Plant Type:
Perennial Evergreen Herb, Succulent
Harvest Season:
Year-round
Mature Size:
Foliage grows up to 1-2 ft.
Flower spikes reach up to 4 ft.
Soil & Moisture:
Loose, sandy or rocky, fast-draining soils; indoor plants are best in a cactus soil mix. Water regularly in first growing season to establish root system; drought tolerant once established.
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Medium
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 (frost protection until established); Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Our Aloe is grown from seed and is capable of harvest now and within growing season.
