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Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe

Aloe Vera

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Overview

Aloe vera, famed for its medicinal gel, is an evergreen perennial thriving in USDA zones 9-11. It reaches 24-39 inches in height and spreads up to 24 inches wide. This succulent demands well-drained soil and full to partial sun. Its gray-green, lance-shaped leaves possess toothed margins. Yellow tubular flowers on spikes accent the plant in summer. A drought-tolerant choice, ideal for xeriscaping or as an accent in rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–11Type Succulent
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — A drought-tolerant choice, ideal for xeriscaping or as an accent in rock gardens; tall flower spikes can emerge, image 50

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Succulent
Family
Liliaceae

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Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — Yellow tubular flowers on spikes accent the plant in summer
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — Its gray-green, lance-shaped leaves possess toothed margins; this succulent demands well-drained soil and full to partial sun
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — A drought-tolerant choice, ideal for xeriscaping or as an accent in rock gardens; tall flower spikes can emerge
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — succulent with yellow blooms; the leaves grow in a rosette pattern, image 65
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — The plant features fleshy
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — The leaves grow in a rosette pattern
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — succulent with yellow blooms
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — Aloe vera, famed for its medicinal gel, is an evergreen perennial thriving in USDA zones 9-11; its gray-green, image 89
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — tall flower spikes can emerge; a drought-tolerant choice, ideal for xeriscaping or as an accent in rock gardens
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — Aloe vera, famed for its medicinal gel, is an evergreen perennial thriving in USDA zones 9-11; its gray-green, lance-shaped
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — It requires minimal watering, making it a perfect addition for low-maintenance landscapes; and are filled with a clear, image 81
Aloe Vera Or Medicinal Aloe — Its gray-green, lance-shaped leaves possess toothed margins; this succulent demands well-drained soil and full to, image 48
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