Aloe (Aloe vera)
Background
Aloe (Aloe vera) is a useful plant to
have in your home. It has many medicinal uses for
everyday life. Many people use aloe to help heal burns,
abrasions, scrapes, and scratches. It is a natural
healer.
Care
An Aloe plant has the same
characteristics of a cactus. You can care for your Aloe
the same way you would a cactus. Thoroughly water your
aloe plant only when the soil is dry. Aloe plants need
plenty of direct sun light so keep your plant in a well lit
location. Do not fertilize your aloe
plant.
Miscellaneous
Propagation
When your Aloe plant grows big enough
it will start to sprout shots (baby plants). These shots
grow large enough you will be able to break them off and
create new Aloe plants.
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